The Lobster
2015, English. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Lobster
The Lobster is streaming on HBO Max and Cinemax in India.
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Cast & crew
- Yorgos LanthimosDirector
- Colin FarrellDavid
- Rachel WeiszShort Sighted Woman
- Olivia ColmanHotel Manager
- Léa SeydouxLoner Leader
- Michael SmileyLoner Swimmer
- Ariane LabedThe Maid
- John C. ReillyLisping Man
- Ben WhishawLimping Man
- Angeliki PapouliaHeartless Woman
- Jessica BardenNosebleed Woman
- Emma O'SheaNosebleed Woman's Best Friend
- Ashley JensenBiscuit Woman
Details
- Released
- 15 October 2015
- Country
- France, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Efthimis Filippou, Yorgos Lanthimos
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $16M
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The Lobster: quick answers
Is The Lobster worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 7,199 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lobster?
The Lobster runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Lobster have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lobster. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lobster parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lobster is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Lobster on?
The Lobster is streaming on HBO Max and Cinemax in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lobster?
If you liked The Lobster, try Numb, The Giant Mechanical Man, Just Before I Go.
Who directed The Lobster?
The Lobster (2015) was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and stars Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman.