Lolita
1997, English. Directed by Adrian Lyne.
A forbidden love. An unthinkable attraction. The ultimate price.
Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he soon becomes obsessed with Lolita, the woman's teenaged daughter.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Lolita
Lolita is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and OVID in India.
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Cast & crew
- Adrian LyneDirector
- Jeremy IronsHumbert Humbert
- Dominique SwainDolores "Lolita" Haze
- Melanie GriffithCharlotte Haze
- Frank LangellaClare Quilty
- Suzanne ShepherdMiss Pratt
- Keith ReddinReverend Rigger
- Erin J. DeanMona
- Joan GloverMiss LaBone
- Pat PerkinsLouise
- Ed GradyDr. Melinik
- Angela PatonMrs. Holmes
- Michael GoodwinMr. Beale
Details
- Released
- 27 September 1997
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen Schiff
- Budget
- $62M
- Box office
- $1.1M
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What Lolita is based on
Lolita is based on Lolita, a 1955 novel by Vladimir Nabokov.
Novel · 1955
Lolita
By Vladimir Nabokov
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Lolita: quick answers
Is Lolita worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 2,073 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lolita?
Lolita runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does Lolita have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lolita. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lolita parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lolita is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lolita on?
Lolita is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and OVID in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lolita?
If you liked Lolita, try Notes on a Scandal, Savage Grace, Malena.
Who directed Lolita?
Lolita (1997) was directed by Adrian Lyne and stars Jeremy Irons, Dominique Swain, Melanie Griffith.
What is Lolita based on?
Lolita is based on Lolita, a 1955 novel by Vladimir Nabokov.