---
title: "The Lighthouse"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-lighthouse-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 426487
imdb_id: "tt3520714"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 32
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Lighthouse (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-lighthouse-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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[1] TMDB: Title: The Lighthouse (2016). Release: 07/06/2018 (US). Genres: Drama, History, Horror. Runtime: 1h 42m. Synopsis: Two lighthouse keepers clash, making their duties difficult even before a freak storm hits and strands them at the lighthouse for months. Based on a true story.
[2] Wikipedia: British psychological thriller drama film. Directed by Chris Crow. Written by Paul Bryant, Chris Crow, and Michael Jibson. Based on the Smalls Lighthouse incident of 1801.
[3] IMDb: Directed by Chris Crow. Cast: Mark Lewis Jones, Michael Jibson, Gerald Tyler, Ian Virgo. Based on real events (two lighthouse keepers stranded for months at sea in a freak storm). Themes: death, madness, isolation.
[4] TMDB Cast/Crew: Same synopsis as [1].
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, BFI Player |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chris Crow
- **Networks / Studios**: Dogs Of Annwn

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mark Lewis Jones** as *Thomas Griffiths*
- **Michael Jibson** as *Thomas Howell*
- **Ian Virgo** as *Company Man #1*
- **Jason May** as *Company Man #2*
- **Stephen McDade** as *Fisherman*
- **Gerald Tyler** as *MacDonald*
- **Joshua Richards** as *Jones*
- **Nathan Sussex** as *Taylor*
- **David Lloyd** as *Men in Mist*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Lighthouse online?
The Lighthouse is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Lighthouse worth watching?
The Lighthouse holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 32 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Lighthouse and when was it released?
The Lighthouse is a feature film with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Lighthouse?
The Lighthouse was directed by Chris Crow.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Lighthouse — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/426487)
- [The Lighthouse (2016 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lighthouse_%282016_film%29)
- [The Lighthouse (2016) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3520714/)
- [The Lighthouse (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/426487-the-lighthouse/cast)
- [Willem Dafoe on First Film Roles, Working on 'The Lighthouse'](https://variety.com/)
- [American Psycho Cast & Character Guide](https://screenrant.com/)

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