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The Lost City

2022Movie1 h 52 minPG-13

65
GoodGoodWatch score

A romantic, hopeful action movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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Story

The adventure is real. The heroes are not.

Reclusive author Loretta Sage writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover model named Alan. While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes she can lead him to the ancient city's lost treasure that featured in her latest story. Alan, determined to prove he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, sets off to rescue her.

Feels like

  • Romantic Adventure Comedy
  • Self-Aware Genre Homage
  • Star-Studded Chemistry
  • Lighthearted Jungle Trek
  • Meta-Cinematic Satire
  • Feel-Good Blockbuster
  • Classic Action Tropes
  • Charming & Witty

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Adam Nee, Aaron Nee
Music by
Pinar Toprak

Everyone

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March 23, 2022 · 1 h 52 min · PG-13

Released
March 23, 2022
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$74 million
Box office
$193 million
Available in
92 countries

Tropes

Grammar Correction Gag, Upper-Class Twit, Wait Here +9

  • Grammar Correction Gag
  • Upper-Class Twit
  • Wait Here
  • Blatant Lies
  • Actor Allusion
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Trail of Bread Crumbs
  • Genre Savvy
  • Writer's Block
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Screw This, I'm Out of Here!

12 of 125 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lost City?"

Questions about The Lost City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lost City?

In the United States, The Lost City streams on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is The Lost City worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 60).

Is The Lost City okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

Will The Lost City make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is The Lost City good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Lost City use?

Grammar Correction GagUpper-Class TwitWait HereBlatant LiesActor AllusionNo Celebrities Were HarmedSibling RivalryTrail of Bread CrumbsGenre SavvyWriter's BlockWhat the Hell, Hero?Screw This, I'm Out of Here!and 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 tropes for it, including Grammar Correction Gag, Upper-Class Twit, and Wait Here.