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The Lobster

R20151h 59mYorgos Lanthimos
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 82
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"An unconventional love story..."

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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HotelSuicide AttemptBoatDystopiaWoodsRomancePunishmentRevengeSwimmingGrave Digging

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What is The Lobster (2015) 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.

Who stars in The Lobster?

The Lobster stars Colin Farrell (David), Rachel Weisz (Short Sighted Woman), Olivia Colman (Hotel Manager), Léa Seydoux (Loner Leader), Michael Smiley (Loner Swimmer). The film was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

How long is The Lobster?

The Lobster has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2015. It is rated R.

Is The Lobster worth watching?

The Lobster holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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