The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1997, The Lost World: Jurassic Park is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 129 minutes. “Something has survived.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that he has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.

Who’s in it. The Lost World: Jurassic Park stars Jeff Goldblum as Ian Malcolm, Julianne Moore as Sarah Harding, Pete Postlethwaite as Roland Tembo and Arliss Howard as Peter Ludlow, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Lost World: Jurassic Park has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $618.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lost World: Jurassic Park page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Lost World: Jurassic Park tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)?
In US, The Lost World: Jurassic Park is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Lost World: Jurassic Park worth watching?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park stars Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite, Arliss Howard and Richard Attenborough.
When was The Lost World: Jurassic Park released?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.