The Lobster 2015

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
39%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
30%
Splat

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.

Colin Farrell

as David

Rachel Weisz

as Short Sighted Woman

Olivia Colman

as Hotel Manager

Léa Seydoux

as Loner Leader

Michael Smiley

as Loner Swimmer

Ariane Labed

as The Maid

John C. Reilly

as Lisping Man

Ben Whishaw

as Limping Man

Angeliki Papoulia

as Heartless Woman

Jessica Barden

as Nosebleed Woman

Director:

Yorgos Lanthimos

Writer:

Efthimis Filippou, Yorgos Lanthimos

Genres:

Comedy,Drama,Romance

Release Date:

2015 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

119 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Lobster

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Colin Farrell

as David

Rachel Weisz

as Short Sighted Woman

Olivia Colman

as Hotel Manager

Léa Seydoux

as Loner Leader

Michael Smiley

as Loner Swimmer

Ariane Labed

as The Maid

John C. Reilly

as Lisping Man

Ben Whishaw

as Limping Man

Angeliki Papoulia

as Heartless Woman

Jessica Barden

as Nosebleed Woman

Emma O'Shea

as Nosebleed Woman's Best Friend

Ashley Jensen

as Biscuit Woman

Anthony Dougall

as 70 Year Old Waiter

Anthony Moriarty

as 30 Year Old Waiter

Sean Duggan

as Guard Waiter

Roland Ferrandi

as Loner Leader's Father

Imelda Nagle Ryan

as Loner Leader's Mother

Jacqueline Abrahams

as Donkey Shooter

James Finnegan

as Bald Man

Robert Heaney

as Restaurant Waiter

Rosanna Hoult

as David's Wife

Kathy Kelly

as Police Officer 1

Kevin McCormack

as Police Officer 2

Nancy Onu

as Hotel Receptionist

Ewen MacIntosh

as Trainer Waiter (Shooting Range)

Patrick Malone

as Campari Man

Sandra Hayden Mason

as Arrested Town Woman

Garry Mountaine

as Hotel Manager's Partner

Laoise Murphy

as New Daughter

Ishmael Moalosi

as Bandaged Loner

Matthew O'Brien

as Trapped Loner

Judi King Murphy

as Guest Room 104

Chris Threader

as Coach Driver Waiter

Cian Boylan

as Piano Player (uncredited)

Clive Dev

as Hotel Guest (uncredited)

Degnan Geraghty

as Waiter (uncredited)

Heidi Ellen Love

as Waitress (uncredited)

Dolores Marren

as Waitress (uncredited)

Mark McCormack

as Waiter (uncredited)

Stephen Ryan

as Hotel Guest (uncredited)

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