The City of Lost Children
1995, French. Directed by Marc Caro & Jean-Pierre Jeunet.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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7.2/10 from 1,286 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The City of Lost Children
The City of Lost Children isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Marc CaroDirector
- Jean-Pierre JeunetDirector
- Ron PerlmanOne
- Dominique PinonThe Diver / The Clones
- Judith VittetMiette
- Daniel EmilforkKrank
- Jean-Claude DreyfusMarcello
- Geneviève BrunetThe Octopus
- Odile MalletThe Octopus
- Mireille MosséMiss Bismuth
- Serge MerlinGabriel Marie
- RufusPeeler
- Ticky HolgadoEx-Acrobat
- Cris HuertaFather
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1995
- Original title
- La Cité des enfants perdus
- Country
- France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Gilles Adrien, Marc Caro
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $1.7M
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The City of Lost Children: quick answers
Is The City of Lost Children worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 1,286 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The City of Lost Children?
The City of Lost Children runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The City of Lost Children have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The City of Lost Children. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The City of Lost Children parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The City of Lost Children is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The City of Lost Children on?
The City of Lost Children isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The City of Lost Children?
If you liked The City of Lost Children, try Chaos Walking, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Love and Monsters.
Who directed The City of Lost Children?
The City of Lost Children (1995) was directed by Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet and stars Ron Perlman, Dominique Pinon, Judith Vittet.