What genre is The City of Lost Children?

The City of Lost Children is categorised as Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction.

Who stars in The City of Lost Children?

Ron Perlman, Ticky Holgado, Dominique Pinon, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Rufus appear in the main cast.

Who directed The City of Lost Children?

Jean-Pierre Jeunet directed The City of Lost Children.

How long is The City of Lost Children?

The City of Lost Children runs for 1h 53m (113 minutes).

Is The City of Lost Children worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The City of Lost Children?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The City of Lost Children (1995)

Name: The City of Lost Children
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Released: 1995
Duration: 113 min
Cast: Ron Perlman, Ticky Holgado, Dominique Pinon, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Rufus

Movie 1h 53m ★ 7.2/10

Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind

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The City of Lost Children is an adventure, fantasy and science fiction movie from 1995. It is directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. The cast includes Ron Perlman, Ticky Holgado and Dominique Pinon. The running time is 1h 53m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.

65Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.

Synopsis

A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.

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Questions about The City of Lost Children

What genre is The City of Lost Children?: The City of Lost Children is categorised as Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction.
Who stars in The City of Lost Children?: Ron Perlman, Ticky Holgado, Dominique Pinon, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Rufus appear in the main cast.
Who directed The City of Lost Children?: Jean-Pierre Jeunet directed The City of Lost Children.
How long is The City of Lost Children?: The City of Lost Children runs for 1h 53m (113 minutes).
Is The City of Lost Children worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The City of Lost Children?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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