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Arlington Road (1999)

“Fear Thy Neighbor.”

7.0/10 · 1,307 votes 1h 57m r ThrillerDramaCrimeMystery

#40 of 105 films from 1999 #643 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Mark Pellington · Written by Ehren Kruger

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Overview

Bedraggled college professor Michael Faraday has been vexed — and increasingly paranoid — since his wife's accidental death in a botched FBI operation. When a seemingly all-American couple set up house next door, Michael begins to suspect there’s more to them than meets the eye.

Cast

Jeff Bridgesas Michael Faraday
Tim Robbinsas Oliver Lang
Joan Cusackas Cheryl Lang
Hope Davisas Brooke Wolfe
Robert Gossettas FBI Agent Whit Carver
Mason Gambleas Brady Lang
Spencer Treat Clarkas Grant Faraday
Stanley Andersonas Dr. Archer Scobee
Viviane Vivesas Nurse
Lee Stringeras Orderly
Darryl Coxas Troopmaster
Loyd Catlettas Delivery Man
Sid Hillmanas Phone Technician
Auden Thorntonas Hannah Lang

Facts

Release dateMarch 19, 1999
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) — about the same as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$31,000,000
Box office$41,100,000 (1.3× budget)
IMDbtt0137363

More from Mark Pellington

The Mothman PropheciesThe Mothman Prophecies2002 · ★ 6.2 · 1h 59m

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Questions

How long is Arlington Road?
Arlington Road runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Arlington Road worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,307 votes, which places it #40 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 63%) and #643 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Arlington Road?
Arlington Road was directed by Mark Pellington. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Mothman Prophecies (2002).
Who stars in Arlington Road?
Jeff Bridges as Michael Faraday; Tim Robbins as Oliver Lang; Joan Cusack as Cheryl Lang; Hope Davis as Brooke Wolfe; Robert Gossett as FBI Agent Whit Carver; Mason Gamble as Brady Lang.
What is Arlington Road rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Arlington Road?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/21101.

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