The Lobster (2016)

The Lobster (2016)
In a dystopian society, single people must find a mate within 45 days or be transformed into an animal of their choice.
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Release Date: May 13th, 2016

DVD Release Date: August 2nd, 2016

R |1 hr 58 min

Plot Summary

In a dystopian society, single people must find a mate within 45 days or be transformed into an animal of their choice.

Cast: Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Léa Seydoux, John C. Reilly, Olivia Colman, Ben Whishaw, Ariane Labed, Angeliki Papoulia

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

Genres: Romance , Drama , Fantasy , Science fiction , Romantic comedy

Production Co: Element Pictures, Scarlet Films

Distributors: A24

Keywords: Love ,

Cast & Crew

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Leslie FelperinThe Hollywood Reporter
A richly rewarding but often very disturbing, even harrowing work. show more
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Steven ReaPhiladelphia Inquirer
The Lobster is what would happen if Wes Anderson set about doing Franz Kafka, with a hefty dash of George Orwell thrown into the mix: surreal, comic, sad, strange, beautiful, sublime. show more
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ScreenCrush
A movie that explores the full spectrum of relationships with impeccable wit, delightfully dark humor and insights so sharp they verge on deadly. show more

Nominated Writing (Original Screenplay)

Nominated Outstanding British Film

British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2016)

Nominated Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy