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The Lost City of Z

Directed by James Gray · 2017 ·

Short answer

Is The Lost City of Z worth watching?

Yes. The Lost City of Z (2017) earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (86%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%). See the 4 inputs.

75%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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86% Editorial Rating
70% Audience snapshot · excluded
78 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
6.6 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 21m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 15 (UK) · UA (India) · M (Australia) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast
Robert Pattinson , Charlie Hunnam , Sienna Miller , Tom Holland , Angus Macfadyen , Edward Ashley , Clive Francis , Ian McDiarmid , Franco Nero , Matthew Sunderland
Streaming
Prime Video
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • Prime Video

Rent: Google Play, YouTube

Buy: Google Play, YouTube

Where to watch The Lost City of Z by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia Catchplay
Japan Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia Lionsgate Play
South Korea TVING
Turkey TV+
United Kingdom Sky Cinema, StudioCanal Presents
United States Prime Video

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (70%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
  • Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, drama, history pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is The Lost City of Z worth watching?

    Yes — The Lost City of Z earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, drama, history pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    James Gray’s Amazon obsession epic — Pattinson supports Charlie Hunnam in a hypnotic exploration tragedy.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (86%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (70%).

    What is The Lost City of Z about?

    A true-life drama in the 1920s, centering on British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, who discovered evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization in the Amazon and disappeared whilst searching for it.

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    The Lost City of Z: frequently asked questions

    Is The Lost City of Z worth watching?

    Yes. The Lost City of Z (2017) has a Celluloid Score of 75%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Lost City of Z?

    In the United States, The Lost City of Z streams on Prime Video with a subscription, and you can rent it from Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Catchplay in Indonesia; Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; TVING in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Lost City of Z?

    The Lost City of Z runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

    What is The Lost City of Z rated?

    The Lost City of Z is rated PG-13 in the United States, 15 in the UK, UA in India, M in Australia and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Lost City of Z?

    The Lost City of Z is directed by James Gray and stars Robert Pattinson, Charlie Hunnam, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland, Angus Macfadyen.

    What is the Metascore for The Lost City of Z?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Lost City of Z is 78 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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