The Lobster Kid (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 2015, The Lobster Kid is a notable film directed by Joseph Chen-Chieh Hsu.
What it’s about. A 13 years old girl who works for a gang as a street vendor. Her dream is to move to a place in the south for pursuit of a better life. One day, when she attempts to secretly get on a train, her boss notices and gets rid of her train ticket. When she feels like there's no way out, she meets a street monk, who begs for money on the street in a vow of silence. Intrigued by his silent kindness and in order to fulfill her duty as the street vendor, she joins the monk traveling door to door for later to find their partnership is mutually beneficial. But the fun journey with the monk spirals into something unexpected.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Lobster Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lobster Kid page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lobster Kid (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lobster Kid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lobster Kid worth watching?
- The Lobster Kid holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Lobster Kid released?
- The Lobster Kid was released in 2015.