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The Lobster (2015)
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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.
Cast
Colin Farrellas David
Rachel Weiszas Short Sighted Woman
Olivia Colmanas Hotel Manager
Léa Seydouxas Loner Leader
Michael Smileyas Loner Swimmer
Ariane Labedas The Maid
John C. Reillyas Lisping Man
Ben Whishawas Limping Man
Angeliki Papouliaas Heartless Woman
Jessica Bardenas Nosebleed Woman
Emma O'Sheaas Nosebleed Woman's Best Friend
Ashley Jensenas Biscuit Woman
Roger Ashton-Griffithsas Doctor
Anthony Dougallas 70 Year Old Waiter
Facts
| Release date | October 15, 2015 |
| Runtime | 119 min (1h 59m) — longer as the 2015 average of 106 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $4,000,000 |
| Box office | $15,700,000 (3.9× budget) |
| IMDb | tt3464902 |
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Questions
How long is The Lobster?
The Lobster runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is The Lobster worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 7,094 votes, which places it #80 of 292 films released in 2015 in this index (top 73%) and #756 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Lobster?
The Lobster was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Poor Things (2023), The Favourite (2018), Bugonia (2025).
Who stars in The Lobster?
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.
What is The Lobster rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Lobster?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/729.