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The Lost City of Z

2017Movie2 h 21 minPG-13

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic787.0Rotten Tomatoes85%58%

A wondrous, intriguing adventure movie about history and a real life story, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Movies with

Story

A man's reach should exceed his grasp... or what's a heaven for?

A true-life drama in the 1920s, centering on British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, who discovered evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization in the Amazon and disappeared whilst searching for it.

Feels like

  • Historical Adventure
  • Obsessive Quest
  • Jungle Expedition
  • Period Drama
  • Visually Stunning
  • Man vs. Nature
  • Unanswered Mystery
  • Character-Driven
  • Colonial Era
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
James Gray
Written by
James Gray, David Grann
Produced by
James Gray, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Music by
Christopher Spelman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 15, 2017 · 2 h 21 min · PG-13

Released
March 15, 2017
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Portuguese, Spanish
Made in
United States, XI
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
53 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

In Harmony with Nature, Hate Sink, Bait-and-Switch +9

  • In Harmony with Nature
  • Hate Sink
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Dwindling Party
  • Adapted Out
  • Historical Hero Upgrade
  • Action Prologue
  • Blood from the Mouth
  • Fortune Teller
  • Lost World
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Piranha Problem

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lost City of Z?"

Questions about The Lost City of Z

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lost City of Z?

PrimeHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, The Lost City of Z streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is The Lost City of Z worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is The Lost City of Z okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was The Lost City of Z a box office flop?

Budget$30 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 29% of its budget.

What tropes does The Lost City of Z use?

In Harmony with NatureHate SinkBait-and-SwitchDwindling PartyAdapted OutHistorical Hero UpgradeAction PrologueBlood from the MouthFortune TellerLost WorldAmbiguous EndingPiranha Problemand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including In Harmony with Nature, Hate Sink, and Bait-and-Switch.