Shimmer Lake
Seen it?2017 | 86 min | Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Shot in reverse day-by-day through a week—a local sheriff embarks on a quest to unlock the mystery of three small-town criminals and a bank heist gone wrong.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Oren Uziel
- Rainn WilsonAndy Sikes
- Benjamin WalkerZeke Sikes
- John Michael HigginsBrad Dawkins
- Rob CorddryKurt Biltmore
- Adam PallyReed Ethington
- Ron LivingstonKyle Walker
- Wyatt RussellEd Burton
- Stephanie SigmanSteph Burton
- Mark RendallChris Morrow
- Julie KhanerMrs. Dawkins