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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life

2003Movie1 h 57 minPG-13

43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic435.7Rotten Tomatoes24%44%

A thrilling, spectacular adventure movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for tears, big ideas or warmth.

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Story

The lady returns.

Off the coast of the volcanic island of Santorini, the intrepid archaeologist Lara Croft makes the unexpected discovery of a pulsating golden orb able to guide its holder to the mythical Pandora's Box. As the legendary artifact contains ancient mysteries of unfathomable power - said to contain one of the deadliest plagues on Earth, Lara is tasked by MI6 to make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. With the aid of former Marine turned mercenary Terry Sheridan, she travels the world in pursuit of the precious item in a race against time; she must beat the unscrupulous Nobel Prize-winning scientist turned bioterrorist, Jonathan Reiss, to it.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Action Adventure
  • Global Treasure Hunt
  • Sci-Fi Fantasy Mystery
  • Nostalgic Blockbuster Era
  • Spectacular Set Pieces
  • Exotic Locations
  • Competent Heroine
  • Fast-Paced Thrill Ride
  • Classic Hollywood Style

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Jan de Bont
Written by
Steven E. de Souza, Dean Georgaris, James V. Hart
Produced by
Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin
Music by
Alan Silvestri

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Facts

July 21, 2003 · 1 h 57 min · PG-13

Released
July 21, 2003
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
Germany, Hong Kong SAR China, Japan, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$95 million
Box office
$160 million
Available in
99 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Tropes

Why Don't You Just Shoot Him?, Bait-and-Switch Gunshot, Darker and Edgier +9

  • Why Don't You Just Shoot Him?
  • Bait-and-Switch Gunshot
  • Darker and Edgier
  • The Alcatraz
  • I Know Mortal Kombat
  • Upper-Class Equestrian
  • Guns Firing Underwater
  • Kill the Poor
  • Archaeological Arms Race
  • Big Bad
  • Bullet Holes and Revelations
  • Adaptational Slimness

12 of 90 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life?"

Questions about Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life

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Where can I stream Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (34).

Is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life a sequel?

  1. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
  2. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001).

Is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

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

Can I half-watch Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (5 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life use?

Why Don't You Just Shoot Him?Bait-and-Switch GunshotDarker and EdgierThe AlcatrazI Know Mortal KombatUpper-Class EquestrianGuns Firing UnderwaterKill the PoorArchaeological Arms RaceBig BadBullet Holes and RevelationsAdaptational Slimnessand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including Why Don't You Just Shoot Him?, Bait-and-Switch Gunshot, and Darker and Edgier.