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The Lobster

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2015 | 119 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Last of the Mohicans, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into animals and sent off into The Woods.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 2 Cannes awards: Cannes Film Festival: Jury Prize, Cannes Film Festival: Queer Palm – Special Mention. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 BAFTA. Plus 12 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $16 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 715K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos

  • Colin FarrellDavid
  • Rachel WeiszShort Sighted Woman
  • Olivia ColmanHotel Manager
  • Léa SeydouxLoner Leader
  • Michael SmileyLoner Swimmer
  • Ariane LabedThe Maid
  • John C. ReillyLisping Man
  • Ben WhishawLimping Man
  • Angeliki PapouliaHeartless Woman
  • Jessica BardenNosebleed Woman