
The Lobster (2015)★ 7.4/10
- Drama
- Romance
- Thriller
- Sci-Fi
Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos
Written by: Yorgos Lanthimos, Efthimis Filippou
In a dystopian future, singles must find a partner in 45 days at The Hotel or be turned into animals and exiled to the woods.
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0Cast & crew
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Colin FarrellDavid
Rachel WeiszShort Sighted Woman
Jessica BardenNosebleed Woman
Olivia ColmanHotel Manager
Seán DugganGuard Waiter
Jacqueline AbrahamsDonkey Shooter
Ben WhishawLimping Man
Rosanna HoultDavid's Wife
Ashley JensenBiscuit Woman
Ariane LabedThe Maid
Ewen MacIntoshTrainer Waiter (Shooting Range)
Anthony Moriarty30 Year Old WaiterVideos
See all ›Awards · 0 wins, 4 nominations
See all ›- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 2017Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 2017Oscar · Best Original Screenplay
- NomineeAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2017Saturn Award · Best DVD/Blu-Ray Release
- NomineeCannes Film Festival 2015Palme d'Or · Palme d'Or
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K AugustApril 7, 2026
K AugustApril 7, 2026One of the best films of this young century so far. An odd creature of celluloid, but one that made me a fan of the director, appreciate the talent of Colin Ferrell, and remember what movies can do: make the imagination paramount and take you to places that have never been considered before.
Watch it closely, and watch it soon. 🐕
Watch it closely, and watch it soon. 🐕
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AaaronOctober 29, 2025
AaaronOctober 29, 2025My eyes hurt
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Shannon_RatcliffAugust 15, 2024
Shannon_RatcliffAugust 15, 2024The first half of the film is captivating, with its magical realism and bizarre survival rules. But after the protagonist escapes the hotel, the plot becomes less engaging, turning chaotic and dull, which diminishes the impact of the film’s open-ended conclusion. Whether choosing marriage or remaining single, the psychological and emotional constraints are ever-present.
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Edgar_WattsAugust 15, 2024
Edgar_WattsAugust 15, 2024In a society where being single is a crime and where a rebel faction outlaws love, breaking either set of rules means being turned into an animal. This premise is intriguing enough to draw the audience in. The deadpan performances add a layer of quirky dark humor, though the film’s content could have used a bit more depth.
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Paula PardillosFebruary 27, 2024
Paula PardillosFebruary 27, 2024Lanthimos has such a powerfull way of introducing us to his absurd scenarios, to talk about universal and mundane subjects that are actually so important to us. Crazy
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lexieeFebruary 5, 2024
lexieeFebruary 5, 2024An enchanting satire on the absolutism and inevitability of romance. We weave narratives of falsehoods about the regulations and motivations of love, crafting formulas to guide us toward a destiny marketed as purpose. When these rules become daunting, we instinctively rebel, choosing to exist beyond the confines we perceive as stifling.
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Plantão CinéfiloOctober 9, 2021
Plantão CinéfiloOctober 9, 2021Dystopian love story
This is one of Lanthimos' less forcefully jarring works because it's clearly a love story, but it still never lets you feel completely at ease. Everything from the pacing , to the acting and visuals is somewhat unsettling and suggests there is an underlying conversation going on which honestly is up to the viewer to interpret as they like. It's also not devoid od cryptic and deadpan humor that makes us take a long, hard look at ourselves and our society's conventions. It's a great film.
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00palMarch 24, 2021
00palMarch 24, 2021The abstract in cinema
With complex performances and a dystopian story, Yorgos Lanthimos turns cinema upside down with this movie, one of the strangest in his filmography.
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Alma Raquel Alonso LucenaNovember 1, 2025
Alma Raquel Alonso LucenaNovember 1, 2025¡El verdadero cine de arte está aquí!
Yorgos nos entregó (muy a su estilo) un filme que muestra la cruda e incomoda verdad que nos atraviesa como seres humanos: las máscaras.
La película tiene planos largos y una fotografía desaturada, para que reflexionemos sobre la deshumanización a la que nos dirigimos en una sociedad que, sigue constructos sociales, en lugar de ser orgánica, porque le tenemos pavor a ser NOSOTRXS.
El final es abierto y por supuesto, está sujeto a la propia interpretación. Y por ello, es una gran película que nos recuerda que, el cine es una experiencia personal.
Yorgos nos entregó (muy a su estilo) un filme que muestra la cruda e incomoda verdad que nos atraviesa como seres humanos: las máscaras.
La película tiene planos largos y una fotografía desaturada, para que reflexionemos sobre la deshumanización a la que nos dirigimos en una sociedad que, sigue constructos sociales, en lugar de ser orgánica, porque le tenemos pavor a ser NOSOTRXS.
El final es abierto y por supuesto, está sujeto a la propia interpretación. Y por ello, es una gran película que nos recuerda que, el cine es una experiencia personal.
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Lee RosalOctober 14, 2025
Lee RosalOctober 14, 2025Alguém se arrisca a adivinhar o final? É tudo tão maluco que penso que qualquer possibilidade é uma possibilidade muito válida. Yorgos, cê é doido. Esse é um clássico.
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100% CineOctober 3, 2025
100% CineOctober 3, 2025Interesante película de Lanthimos, apunta a las relaciones, se analiza la noción de amor romántico, la pareja ideal. Extraña y cautivante por igual, deja pensando y replanteándose lo visto
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Thor11July 21, 2025
Thor11July 21, 2025Quem procura filmes de fácil interpretação não conseguirá apreciar plenamente a profundidade deste filme. Mais uma vez, Farrell entrega uma performance excepcional, enquanto o diretor habilmente conduz diálogos diretos, em sintonia com a atmosfera distópica do filme.
A obra nos leva a refletir sobre a verdadeira natureza da busca pelo amor, questionando se o encontro de alguém na vida é uma inevitabilidade ou uma imposição social. Além disso, o filme aborda de forma interessante nossa relação com os animais, destacando como, a qualquer momento, podemos estar consumindo membros de nossa própria família.
Durando quase duas horas, O Lagosta prende o espectador do início ao fim através de um mecanismo muito simples, que é a necessidade de explicações para cenas altamente impactantes.
A obra nos leva a refletir sobre a verdadeira natureza da busca pelo amor, questionando se o encontro de alguém na vida é uma inevitabilidade ou uma imposição social. Além disso, o filme aborda de forma interessante nossa relação com os animais, destacando como, a qualquer momento, podemos estar consumindo membros de nossa própria família.
Durando quase duas horas, O Lagosta prende o espectador do início ao fim através de um mecanismo muito simples, que é a necessidade de explicações para cenas altamente impactantes.
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