The Lost World

2001·Movie
2h 30min
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes100%69%

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The Lost World fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

This Lost World is a splendid BBC TV dramatisation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous adventure story. Bob Hoskins makes an unusually genial Professor Challenger, far less of a bully than Doyle's character, but his slightly stereotyped companions are nicely filled out by a solid cast. James Fox is Challenger's more timid but still covertly adventurous rival, Tom Ward is the moustachioed big game hunter who faces an Allosaurus with an elephant gun, and Matthew Rhys plays the tagalong reporter hoping to impress his faithless fiancée.
AdventureDinosaurPeriod PieceClassic LiteratureLost CivilizationCreature FeatureScience FictionGood AdaptationFamily Friendly

Crew

Directed by:
Stuart Orme
Written by:
Arthur Conan Doyle, Adrian Hodges, Tony Mulholland
Produced by:
Jane Tranter, Tim Haines, Lee Morris
Composed by:
Rob Lane

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Lost World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lost World legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

The Lost World is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Lost World worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lost World rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Lost World?

2 h 30 min

The Lost World runs 2 h 30 min.

Is The Lost World based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lost World?

Critics100
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate The Lost World higher (100) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Lost World in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Lost World?

4AUCANZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lost World in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Lost World use?

Absence Makes the Heart Go YonderAdapted OutLost WorldBeast ManDumb DinosMama BearGentle Giant SauropodAdventurer ArchaeologistAlways a Bigger FishKaijuStaircase TumbleBoisterous Bruiserand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for The Lost World, including Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder, Adapted Out, Lost World.

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