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

Dec 26, 2017

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

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Kristen Lopez

Culturess

Nov 20, 2017

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

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Aug 23, 2017

3.5/5

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

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 20, 2025

2/5

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.

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Diana Tuova

Spotlight on Film

Aug 4, 2024

3/5

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

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

Jul 1, 2024

A

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.

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Thomas V

@TomVee Sep 13, 2026

Decent historical adventure tragedy, with a fairly unlikeable hero/antihero consumed by his desire for glory and recognition. Solid performances all around, good cinematography in some great locations, and while the slow pace didn't bother me, the whole thing fell a bit flat. Maybe I just don't love tragedy, but I felt that something was lacking emotionally.

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Oaklee D

@ODie63 Aug 22, 2026

An interesting film, but I didn't get into this one as much as I thought I would.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 13, 2026

Uma história real de exploração fascinante que foi arruinada por um ritmo arrastado, frio e monótono. Tem uma fotografia bonita, mas falta-lhe alma, carisma e a energia de uma verdadeira aventura.

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Pedro Henrique C

@Pedro2005 May 28, 2026

The Lost City of Z (2017) This story is very interesting; I hadn't heard of it before, only now that I've finished watching this movie. The direction manages to convey an air of adventure and discovery, however, the long, tiring duration hinders the process.

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Beks C

@beks22 Mar 8, 2026

Thoroughly entertaining!

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Ed B.

@EdLee Jan 7, 2026

I went into this movie not knowing what to expect. I found this movie to be stunning to watch visually. I enjoyed the story of explorers mapping uncharted territory in South America. Very well acted and compelling to watch.

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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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