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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

2004·Movie·PG·108 min·6.8(5,309)

Mishaps. Misadventures. Mayhem. Oh joy.

Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire. When they are sent to a distant relative, they find out that he is plotting to kill them and seize their fortune.

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About Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is a 2004 English-language adventure, comedy and family film directed by Brad Silberling. The cast is led by Emily Browning, Liam Aiken, Kara Hoffman. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 5300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MGM Plus, Kanopy, Hoopla.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events was produced by Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, and Nickelodeon Movies and made in United States of America. It was released on December 16, 2004, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $140 million, it went on to gross $209 million worldwide.

Director
Brad Silberling
Writers
Robert Gordon
Release date
December 16, 2004
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$140 million
Box office
$209 million
Production
Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies
#fire#sibling relationship#murder#inheritance#steampunk#mansion#orphan#orphan siblings#unfortunate#based on young adult novel#death of parents#parental guardian

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events cast & crew

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events was directed by Brad Silberling and written by Robert Gordon.

The cast features Emily Browning as Violet Baudelaire, Liam Aiken as Klaus Baudelaire, Kara Hoffman as Sunny Baudelaire, Shelby Hoffman as Sunny Baudelaire, Jim Carrey as Count Olaf / Dr. Stephano / Captain Sham, and Timothy Spall as Mr. Poe.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Emmanuel Lubezki, and it was produced by Albie Hecht and Jim Van Wyck.

Is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events worth watching?

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 5,309 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, comedy, and family, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Emily Browning

Emily Browning

Violet Baudelaire

Liam Aiken

Liam Aiken

Klaus Baudelaire

Kara Hoffman

Kara Hoffman

Sunny Baudelaire

Shelby Hoffman

Shelby Hoffman

Sunny Baudelaire

Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey

Count Olaf / Dr. Stephano / Captain Sham

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Mr. Poe

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Josephine Anwhistle

Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly

Dr. Montgomery Montgomery

Jude Law

Jude Law

Lemony Snicket (voice)

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Justice Strauss

Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge

White-Faced Women

Jane Adams

Jane Adams

White-Faced Women

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events — FAQs

Where can I watch Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events in United States?

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is streaming on MGM Plus, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events on MGM Plus?

Yes — Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is currently available on MGM Plus in United States.

What language is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events in?

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events?

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).

What is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events rated?

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 5,309 ratings.

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