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The Lobster
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Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. With Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman.
70/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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 d…
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MoviHero lists October 15, 2015 as the release date for The Lobster. Yorgos Lanthimos is the listed director. The listed cast includes Colin Farrell as David, Rachel Weisz as Short Sighted Woman, Olivia Colman as Hotel Manager, Léa Seydoux as Loner Leader. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 15, 2015
GenresDrama · Comedy · Romance
Runtime1h 59m
DirectorYorgos Lanthimos
CastColin Farrell as David, Rachel Weisz as Short Sighted Woman, Olivia Colman as Hotel Manager, Léa Seydoux as Loner Leader
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Lobster runs 1h 59m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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TMDB: 70/100 (7/10) from 7,141 votes. Updated Oct 16, 2026.
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Emotional Impact5/10
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Rewatchability6/10
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