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Where to watch Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events(2004)

Name: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Released: 2004-12-16
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Emily Browning, Liam Aiken, Kara Hoffman, Shelby Hoffman, Jim Carrey

Movie · 2004 · 1h 48m · Adventure, Comedy, Family

In the United States, you can watch Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events for free on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events plot summary

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.

Details

Release date: December 16, 2004
Runtime: 1h 48m
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Directed by: Brad Silberling
Country: United States
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 · 5,413 votes

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Cast

Emily BrowningViolet Baudelaire
Liam AikenKlaus Baudelaire
Kara HoffmanSunny Baudelaire
Shelby HoffmanSunny Baudelaire
Jim CarreyCount Olaf / Dr. Stephano / Captain Sham
Jude LawLemony Snicket
Timothy SpallMr. Poe
Meryl StreepJosephine Anwhistle
Billy ConnollyDr. Montgomery Montgomery
Catherine O'HaraJustice Strauss

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In the United States, you can watch Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events for free on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.