Lake Placid
"You'll never know what bit you."
Originally released in 1999. Lake Placid is a horror/comedy film. directed by Steve Miner. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bill Pullman, Bridget Fonda, and Oliver Platt
Synopsis
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!
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 15, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (1,214 votes)
Budget
$27M
Production budget
Box Office
$56.9M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bill Pullman
as Jack Wells
Bridget Fonda
as Kelly Scott
Oliver Platt
as Hector Cyr
Brendan Gleeson
as Sheriff Hank Keough
Betty White
as Mrs. Delores Bickerman
David James Lewis
as Walt Lawson
Tim Dixon
as Stephen Daniels
Natassia Malthe
as Janine
Mariska Hargitay
as Myra Okubo
Meredith Salenger
as Deputy Sharon Gare
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $27,000,000
- Revenue
- $56,870,414
Production Companies
- Rocking Chair Productions
- Fox 2000 Pictures
- Phoenix Pictures
- David E. Kelley Productions
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Placid about?
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 fo...
Who directed Lake Placid?
Lake Placid was directed by Steve Miner.
How long is Lake Placid?
Lake Placid has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Lake Placid released?
Lake Placid was released on July 15, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lake Placid?
The main cast of Lake Placid includes Bill Pullman, Bridget Fonda, Oliver Platt, Brendan Gleeson, Betty White.
Is Lake Placid worth watching?
Lake Placid has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 1,214 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.