The Lobster
"An unconventional love story..."
Originally released in 2015. The Lobster is a comedy/drama film. directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
Starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, and Olivia Colman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (6,700 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$15.7M
3.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 4 more
Director
Top Cast
Colin Farrell
as David
Rachel Weisz
as Short Sighted Woman
Olivia Colman
as Hotel Manager
Léa Seydoux
as Loner Leader
Michael Smiley
as Loner Swimmer
Ariane Labed
as The Maid
John C. Reilly
as Lisping Man
Ben Whishaw
as Limping Man
Angeliki Papoulia
as Heartless Woman
Jessica Barden
as Nosebleed Woman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $15,700,000
Production Companies
- Scarlet Films
- Haut et Court
- Eurimages
- Lemming Film
- Element Pictures
- Nederlands Fonds voor de Film
- Greek Film Centre
- Faliro House Productions
- Limp
- Film4 Productions
- Protagonist Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 an...
Who directed The Lobster?
The Lobster was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
How long is The Lobster?
The Lobster has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Lobster released?
The Lobster was released on October 15, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lobster?
The main cast of The Lobster includes Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman, Léa Seydoux, Michael Smiley.
Is The Lobster worth watching?
The Lobster has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 6,700 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.