The Lobster (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2015, The Lobster is a comedy, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, running about 119 minutes. “An unconventional love story...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Lobster stars Colin Farrell as David, Rachel Weisz as Short Sighted Woman, Léa Seydoux as Loner Leader and Ariane Labed as The Maid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Lobster has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Lobster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lobster tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lobster (2015)?
- In US, The Lobster is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, 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 Lobster worth watching?
- The Lobster holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lobster?
- The Lobster stars Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Léa Seydoux, Ariane Labed and John C. Reilly.
- When was The Lobster released?
- The Lobster was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.