Tad, the Lost Explorer
Seen it?2012 | 92 min | Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, adventure fans and families. If you loved Up, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Tad is a celebrity archaeologist and adventurer just like his hero Max Mordon... in his dreams! In reality, Tad is a Chicago construction worker. One day, however, he is mistaken for a real professor and takes his place on a flight to Peru in search of the lost city of Paititi.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
7 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$23 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Enrique Gato
- Óscar BarberánTad Jones (voice)
- Michelle JennerSara Lavrof (voice)
- José MotaFreddy (voice)
- José CorbachoFreddy (catalan version) (voice)
- Pep Anton MuñozMax Mordon (voice)
- Miguel Ángel JennerKopponen (voice)
- Luis PosadaMomia (voice)
- Meritxell AnéYoung Tadeo (voice)
- Carles CanutProfesor Miguel Humbert (voice)
- Félix BenitoProfesor Lavrof (voice)