Official movie poster for The City of Lost Children (1995), a fantasy science fiction film

The City of Lost Children(1995)

La Cité des enfants perdus

Where happily ever after is just a dream.

7.3(1,258)1h 52m1995-05-17
FantasyScience FictionAdventure

The City of Lost Children Synopsis

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

The City of Lost Children (1995) is a fantasy, science fiction and adventure film directed by Marc Caro, released on May 17, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Ron Perlman, Dominique Pinon, Judith Vittet and Daniel Emilfork. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,258 ratings.

Director:
Marc Caro
Writers:
Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Gilles Adrien, Marc Caro
Producers:
María Victoria Hebrero, Félicie Dutertre, Arlette Mas
Cinematographer:
Darius Khondji
Composer:
Angelo Badalamenti
Production:
Constellation, Lumière Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, France 3 Cinéma, Elías Querejeta PC, Tele München, Sony Pictures Classics
Budget:
$18,000,000
Revenue:
$1,738,611
Status:
Released

The City of Lost Children (1995) Trailer

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Cité des enfants perdus - City of Lost Children - Trailer

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The City of Lost Children Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 1,258 ratings.

Filipe Manuel Neto

3/10

**A visual spectacle with an irritating story that doesn't justify the time spent watching the film.** I loved – like almost everyone else – “Amelie” and I didn't particularly like “Delicatessen”. However, I didn't give up on Jean Pierre Jeunet and decided to see this film. I confess that I was impressed by the visual quality, but this is practically a trademark of the director, who seems to have a particular…

Reviewed on June 1, 2023

CinemaSerf

7/10

The basic premiss of this film is really quite simple. "Krank" (Daniel Emilfork) is super-bright, slightly deranged and lonely. He lives on a remote oil rig with only whom he can manufacture for companionship. His biggest problem is that he cannot dream. Without them he will die. He must, therefore, obtain as many other people's dreams as he can. To that end he constructs an entire community of one-eyed servants, a…

Reviewed on April 7, 2024

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The City of Lost Children – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The City of Lost Children online?

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The City of Lost Children (1995) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The City of Lost Children?

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The main cast of The City of Lost Children (1995) includes Ron Perlman, Dominique Pinon, Judith Vittet, Daniel Emilfork and Jean-Claude Dreyfus. The film was directed by Marc Caro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The City of Lost Children released?

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The City of Lost Children was released on May 17, 1995 and runs for 1h 52m.

Is The City of Lost Children worth watching?

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The City of Lost Children (1995) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,258 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, science fiction and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The City of Lost Children?

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