The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927)
Kernel Score: 80% · 328 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1927-02-14
Runtime: 91 minutes
Where to watch The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
London. A mysterious serial killer brutally murders young blond women by stalking them in the night fog. One foggy, sinister night, a young man who claims his name is Jonathan Drew arrives at the guest house run by the Bunting family and rents a room.
The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this 1927 silent thriller involves a serial killer stalking young women in foggy London.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — A serial killer stalks and murders young women; menace and suspense drive the plot, though violence is not graphic by modern standards.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Ivor Novello as The Lodger Jonathan Drew
- Marie Ault as Mrs. Bunting the Landlady
- Arthur Chesney as Mr. Bunting
- June Tripp as Daisy Bunting
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The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog FAQ
Is The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog good?
The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 328 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog?
In the US you can stream The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom and Fawesome and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog OK for kids?
The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this 1927 silent thriller involves a serial killer stalking young women in foggy London.
What movies are like The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog?
If you liked The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog, try The Maltese Falcon, 10 Rillington Place, Blood and Black Lace and Murder on the Orient Express.