The Lost World (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1960, The Lost World is a fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Irwin Allen, running about 97 minutes. “In the middle of the twentieth century, you fall off the brink of time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Professor Challenger leads an expedition of scientists and adventurers to a remote plateau deep in the Amazonian jungle to verify his claim that dinosaurs still live there.
Who’s in it. The Lost World stars Michael Rennie as Lord John Roxton, Jill St. John as Jennifer Holmes, David Hedison as Ed Malone and Claude Rains as Prof. George Edward Challenger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Lost World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost World tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost World (1960)?
- In US, The Lost World is available to stream on Cultpix, 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 worth watching?
- The Lost World holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lost World?
- The Lost World stars Michael Rennie, Jill St. John, David Hedison, Claude Rains and Fernando Lamas.
- When was The Lost World released?
- The Lost World was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.