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Land of the Lost

2009Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic325.2Rotten Tomatoes27%32%

A nostalgic, wondrous adventure movie about fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Right place. Wrong time.

On his latest expedition, has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall is sucked into a space-time vortex alongside his crack-smart research assistant Holly and redneck survivalist Will into a world populated by marauding dinosaurs and painfully slow creatures called Sleestaks. With no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts, the trio must rely on their only ally, a primate named Chaka, to try to survive long enough to figure out a way back home.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Adventure Comedy
  • Family-Friendly Dinosaur Fantasy
  • Campy Sci-Fi Homage
  • Light-Hearted Survival
  • Will Ferrell Star Vehicle
  • Retro TV Movie Adaptation
  • Silly & Fun
  • Low-Stakes Action

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Brad Silberling
Written by
Chris Henchy, Dennis McNicholas
Produced by
Sid Krofft, Marty Krofft, Jimmy Miller
Music by
Michael Giacchino

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Facts

June 5, 2009 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
June 5, 2009
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$100 million
Box office
$69 million
Available in
87 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gun, Tempting Fate, Action Dress Rip +9

  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Tempting Fate
  • Action Dress Rip
  • Plot Hole
  • Plot Armour
  • Aliens Speaking English
  • Insufferable Genius
  • Artistic License – Biology
  • Bookends
  • Mushroom Samba
  • Lost World
  • Animal Nemesis

12 of 62 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Land of the Lost?"

Questions about Land of the Lost

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Land of the Lost?

Starz

In the United States, Land of the Lost streams on Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Land of the Lost worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 32). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is Land of the Lost okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Land of the Lost make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Land of the Lost?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Land of the Lost a box office flop?

Budget$100 million
Box office$69 million

Yes: it cost about $100 million to make and earned $69 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.

What tropes does Land of the Lost use?

Chekhov's GunTempting FateAction Dress RipPlot HolePlot ArmourAliens Speaking EnglishInsufferable GeniusArtistic License – BiologyBookendsMushroom SambaLost WorldAnimal Nemesisand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gun, Tempting Fate, and Action Dress Rip.