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The Lobster

“An unconventional love story...”

7.020151h 59mComedyDramaRomance
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The Lobster at a glance

The Lobster is a 2015 comedy and drama film, running 1h 59m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.

15 age rating1h 59mComedyDrama

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2015-10-15
Runtime
1h 59m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director
Yorgos Lanthimos
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.0 / 10 · 7,192 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into animals and sent off into The Woods.

Cast

14 names
Colin FarrellDavid
Rachel WeiszShort Sighted Woman
Olivia ColmanHotel Manager
Léa SeydouxLoner Leader
Michael SmileyLoner Swimmer
Ariane LabedThe Maid
John C. ReillyLisping Man
Ben WhishawLimping Man
Angeliki PapouliaHeartless Woman
Jessica BardenNosebleed Woman
Emma O'SheaNosebleed Woman's Best Friend
Ashley JensenBiscuit Woman
Roger Ashton-GriffithsDoctor
Anthony Dougall70 Year Old Waiter

Questions about The Lobster

Quick answers
Where can I watch The Lobster in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Lobster is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, BFI Player, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Lobster suitable for children?

The Lobster is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Lobster about?

In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into animals and sent off into The Woods.

How long is The Lobster?

The Lobster runs for 1h 59m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Lobster trailer?

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