The Lobster (2015)

MovieComedy, Drama, Romance1h 59m
The Lobster (2015) movie posterReview score: 70%

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Plot

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.

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Colin FarrellColin FarrellDavidRachel WeiszRachel WeiszShort Sighted WomanOlivia ColmanOlivia ColmanHotel ManagerLéa SeydouxLéa SeydouxLoner LeaderMichael SmileyMichael SmileyLoner SwimmerAriane LabedAriane LabedThe MaidJohn C. ReillyJohn C. ReillyLisping ManBen WhishawBen WhishawLimping Man

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TrailerOfficial US TrailerTrailerOfficial TrailerTeaserOfficial Promo 2TeaserOfficial PromoTeaserOut on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital 8 FebClipThe FightClipThe DanceClipExcellent ChoiceClipSign LanguageFeaturetteAn Unconventional Love StoryFeaturette'The Lobster' Press Conference at NYFF53FeaturetteThe Lobster Q&A with Rachel Weisz and Colin Farrell

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