The Lost City of Z

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The Lost City of Z

PG-13

2017

2h 21m

Adventure

History

Drama

Biography

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At the dawn of the 20th century, British explorer Percy Fawcett journeys into the Amazon, where he discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region. Despite being ridiculed by the scientific establishment, which views indigenous populations as savages, the determined Fawcett, supported by his devoted wife, son, and aide-de-camp, returns to his beloved jungle in an attempt to prove his case.

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Critics Consensus

The Lost City of Z's stately pace and visual grandeur hearken back to classic exploration epics, and Charlie Hunnam turns in a masterful performance as its complex protagonist.

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Karen Han

The Daily Beast

The Lost City of Z is an exploration epic that will leave you breathless.

Dec 26, 2017

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Kristen Lopez

Culturess

Lost City of Z is a lush and sweeping study of colonization and masculine pride.

Nov 20, 2017

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

You'll leave your scepticism at the door if you're going to have a good time here.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 23, 2017

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

It has to move you, not bore you. If a film can’t achieve that quickened pulse or heavy heart, it’s little better than a travelogue on cable television or a curriculum video they show soon-to-be-bored high school students in Social Studies class.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 20, 2025

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Diana Tuova

Spotlight on Film

Although the film may shine sporadically as a biographical story, it largely disappoints as a jungle adventure.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 4, 2024

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

Perhaps it's the film's jungle setting that matches James Gray's meandering tone; the film deals with doubt and uncertainty, and the sense of feeling lost in time amidst the smoky jungle landscapes feels complimentary rather than contradictory.

Rated: A

Jul 1, 2024

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Oscar R.

Worth a watch, such an interesting/mystery story based on elements of a true story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/17/25

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Geoff T

It’s hard to believe the low ratings by some people for this movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it ,as it harks back to a time when movies were sumptuous, and the dialogue and acting were as important as the action. Probably showing my age , but i can understand the younger generation would find this not to their taste. It’s certainly no Indiana Jones model.. but more restrained and thoughtful and beautifully shot. The fact it is a true story makes it even more poignant. A feast for mature movie buffs.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/01/25

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Kyle G

A good reminder that no amount of glory can replace failures at home within your own family. Robert Pattinson was underutilized.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/22/25

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Joe K.

The movie adaptation of the David Grann book, The Lost City of Z, bites off more than it can chew. While Percy Fawcett was a trailblazing explorer and honorable soldier he ultimately abandoned his wife and children, and in so sacrificing his oldest son to the jungle in satisfaction of his ego and blind obsessions. It’s a story of a man with a lifelong chip on his shoulder who places self aggrandizement over family. The movie dispels with all but the most obvious Amazonian “green hell”jungle hazards thereby losing texture of the central theme of the movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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Lanfranco C

Looking for the "El Dorado" again!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/31/25

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Troy R

Interesting story, though it was long and spanned many years it kept me paying attention. The ending was a little disappointing but I get why they made it how they did. Crazy to imagine the vast unknown that existed back in the 1800-1900s before technology enhanced our capabilities.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Synopsis

At the dawn of the 20th century, British explorer Percy Fawcett journeys into the Amazon, where he discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region. Despite being ridiculed by the scientific establishment, which views indigenous populations as savages, the determined Fawcett, supported by his devoted wife, son, and aide-de-camp, returns to his beloved jungle in an attempt to prove his case.

Director: James Gray
Producer: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Anthony Katagas, James Gray, Dale Armin Johnson
Screenwriter: James Gray
Distributor: Amazon Studios, Bleecker Street Media
Production Co: Plan B Entertainment, MadRiver Pictures, MICA Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Disturbing Images|Brief Strong Language|Some Nudity|Violence)
Genre: Adventure, History, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 21, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 27, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.6M
Runtime: 2h 21m
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital

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