Lake Placid

1999 · 1h 22m · Released

R Horror, Comedy, Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

When a man is eaten alive by an unknown creature, the local Game Warden teams up with a paleontologist from New York to find the beast. Add to the mix an eccentric philanthropist with a penchant for "Crocs", and here we go! This quiet, remote lake is suddenly the focus of an intense search for a crocodile with a taste for live animals...and people!

Ratings

Based on audience scores

5.9 The Movie Database

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N/A Rotten Tomatoes

N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Lake Placid

Streaming now in the United States on Tubi TV.

Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Trailers and promos

Lake Placid (1999) - Official Trailer

Lake Placid - Trailer

Top cast and crew

Steve Miner Director

Bill Pullman Jack Wells

Bridget Fonda Kelly Scott

Oliver Platt Hector Cyr

Brendan Gleeson Sheriff Hank Keough

Betty White Mrs. Delores Bickerman

David James Lewis Walt Lawson

Tim Dixon Stephen Daniels

Natassia Malthe Janine

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Frequently asked questions about Lake Placid

Where can I watch Lake Placid in the United States?

Lake Placid is available to stream on Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Lake Placid for free?

Lake Placid streams free with ads in the United States on Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Lake Placid?

Lake Placid scores 5.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Lake Placid?

Lake Placid stars Bill Pullman, Bridget Fonda, Oliver Platt, Brendan Gleeson, and Betty White. Steve Miner is the director.

How long is Lake Placid?

Lake Placid runs 1h 22m (82 minutes).

When did Lake Placid come out?

Lake Placid was released on July 15, 1999.

Which studio made Lake Placid?

Lake Placid was produced by Rocking Chair Productions, Fox 2000 Pictures, and Phoenix Pictures in the United States.

What was the budget for Lake Placid?

Lake Placid was made on a budget of $27,000,000.

How much did Lake Placid make at the box office?

Lake Placid grossed $56,870,414 worldwide, against a budget of $27,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.