Arlington Road
Arlington Road

Arlington Road

1999Movie117 minEnglish

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.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users74%
Director: Mark PellingtonGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

A grief-stricken college professor, haunted by the death of his wife, becomes convinced that his new neighbors are terrorists. As his paranoia grows, he begins an obsessive investigation, blurring the lines between suspicion and delusion. He struggles to protect his son and uncover the truth before it's too late, but the reality of the situation is far more complex and terrifying than he imagines.

Critical Reception

Arlington Road received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Tim Robbins and Jeff Bridges. However, some found the plot's twists predictable or the ending overly bleak. It gained a cult following for its unsettling themes and ambiguous conclusion.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its mounting tension and effective suspense.
  • The performances of the lead actors were frequently highlighted as a strong point.
  • The film's shocking and ambiguous ending sparked considerable debate.

Google audience: Audience reviews often point to the film's effectiveness in creating a sense of dread and unease. Many appreciated the unpredictable nature of the plot and the strong acting, although some found the conclusion disturbing and difficult to accept.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Baltimore, Maryland, with many of the suburban exteriors filmed in communities like Columbia and Ellicott City.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Rob

Rob

Mindbendingly horrifying! This movie had me in its grips until the very end. I wanted to look away, but I just couldn't. It left one question in my mind...What if that had been me? Jeff Bridges is a phenomenon in this.