The Lost City
Seen it?2022 | 112 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With 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 and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$193 million worldwide on a $74 million budget; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Aaron Nee, Adam Nee
- Sandra BullockLoretta Sage / Angela
- Channing TatumAlan / Dash
- Daniel RadcliffeAbigail Fairfax
- Da'Vine Joy RandolphBeth Hatten
- Brad PittJack Trainer
- Oscar NuñezOscar
- Patti HarrisonAllison
- Bowen YangRay the Moderator
- Stephen LangFantasy Villain
- Joan PringleNana