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Tad, the Lost Explorer (2012)

“No whip, no gun... All fun!”

6.3/10 · 636 votes 1h 32m pg ComedyAdventureAnimationFamily

#142 of 232 films from 2012 #1958 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Enrique Gato · Written by Neil Landau, Ignacio del Moral, Jordi Gasull, Diego San José

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Overview

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.

Cast

Óscar Barberánas Tad Jones (voice)
Michelle Jenneras Sara Lavrof (voice)
José Motaas Freddy (voice)
Pep Anton Muñozas Max Mordon (voice)
José Corbachoas Freddy (catalan version) (voice)
Miguel Ángel Jenneras Kopponen (voice)
Luis Posadaas Momia (voice)
Meritxell Anéas Young Tadeo (voice)
Carles Canutas Profesor Miguel Humbert (voice)
Félix Benitoas Profesor Lavrof (voice)
Aleix Estadellaas Voces adicionales (voice)
Rafa Parraas Voces adicionales (voice)
Marta Martorellas Abuela Tadeo (voice)
Ariadna Giménezas Voces adicionales (voice)

Facts

Release dateAugust 10, 2012
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) — shorter as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Animation, Family
Original titleLas aventuras de Tadeo Jones
LanguageES
Budget$10,500,000
Box office$23,000,000 (2.2× budget)
IMDbtt1764625

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Questions

How long is Tad, the Lost Explorer?
Tad, the Lost Explorer runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Tad, the Lost Explorer worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 636 votes, which places it #142 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 39%) and #1958 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Tad, the Lost Explorer?
Tad, the Lost Explorer was directed by Enrique Gato.
Who stars in Tad, the Lost Explorer?
Óscar Barberán as Tad Jones (voice); Michelle Jenner as Sara Lavrof (voice); José Mota as Freddy (voice); Pep Anton Muñoz as Max Mordon (voice); José Corbacho as Freddy (catalan version) (voice); Miguel Ángel Jenner as Kopponen (voice).
What is Tad, the Lost Explorer rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Tad, the Lost Explorer?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/265847.

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