Under the Silver Lake (2018)

6.5R139 minDirector: David Robert Mitchell

2018 film by David Robert Mitchell

Under the Silver Lake is a 2018 American surrealist neo-noir black comedy thriller film written, produced and directed by David Robert Mitchell. Set in 2011 Los Angeles, it follows a young man (Andrew Garfield) investigating the sudden disappearance of his neighbor (Riley Keough), only to stumble upon an elusive and dangerous conspiracy.

Under the Silver Lake premiered on May 15, 2018, at the Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or, before being released nationwide in France on August 8. It was released theatrically in the United States on April 19, 2019, by A24. The film received polarized reviews from critics.

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What is Under the Silver Lake about?
Under the Silver Lake (2018) — Sam (Andrew Garfield) is a disenchanted 33-year-old who discovers a mysterious woman, Sarah (Riley Keough), frolicking in his apartment's swimming pool. When she vanishes, Sam embarks on a surreal quest across Los Angeles to decode the secret behind her disappearance, leading him
Is Under the Silver Lake based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Under the Silver Lake scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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