The highly-rated crime thriller *Lake George* is now available to stream in the UK. The film, which came out last year, features Carrie Coon – currently starring in season 3 of *The White Lotus* – and Shea Whigham, known for his role in *Silver Linings Playbook*.
The film centers on Don (Whigham), an ex-convict struggling to rebuild his life after prison. When he can’t find work or support himself, a gangster exploits his situation, offering him money to commit a hit – targeting a woman named Phyllis (Coon).
When they finally encounter each other, they decide to work together, pursue the gangster, and keep the money for themselves.
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You can now stream *Lake George* on Sky Cinema and NOW Cinema if you have a subscription to either service. Enjoy the film this weekend!
Otherwise, the film is also available to buy or rent from digital outlets such as Amazon.
Over on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a near-perfect score of 96% positive from 26 critic reviews.
Variety described the movie as a surprising and stylish neo-noir, praising it as a consistently engaging film that will appeal to viewers looking for something beyond the typical big-budget releases at the end of the year.
According to RogerEbert.com, director Jeffrey Reiner skillfully blends intense violence, a sense of deep sadness, and the surprising bond that can develop between two people, creating a truly engaging film noir with a bright, sunny setting. The review highlights the natural chemistry between actors Whigham and Coon, suggesting fans will especially enjoy their performances.
According to *LAist*, the movie takes unexpected turns but is skillfully made. *The New York Times* specifically highlighted the delightful performance by Coon as the best part of the film.
While The Hollywood Reporter described the movie as fairly standard, they praised the main actors for bringing a new and captivating energy to the story.
Jeffrey Reiner wrote and directed the film, which features Max Casella (known from *The Sopranos*), Ashley Fink (*Glee*), and Glenn Fleshler (*Boardwalk Empire*).
You can now watch Lake George if you have a Sky or NOW Cinema subscription. It’s also available to purchase or rent digitally from other providers.
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