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The City of Lost Children

R19951h 52mJean-Pierre Jeunet,Marc Caro
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 73

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"Where happily ever after is just a dream."

A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.

FantasyScience FictionAdventure
RescueFriendshipIslandDreamsCloneDystopiaEyeAgingSteampunkChildhood

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Frequently asked questions

What is The City of Lost Children (1995) about?

A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.

Who stars in The City of Lost Children?

The City of Lost Children stars Ron Perlman (One), Dominique Pinon (The Diver / The Clones), Judith Vittet (Miette), Daniel Emilfork (Krank), Jean-Claude Dreyfus (Marcello). The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

How long is The City of Lost Children?

The City of Lost Children has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated R.

Is The City of Lost Children worth watching?

The City of Lost Children holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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