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Tad, the Lost Explorer (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Tad, the Lost Explorer is a 2012 animated comedy directed by Enrique Gato, starring Pep Anton Muñoz as Max Mordon (voice), Óscar Barberán and Marta Martorell. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $49.5 million worldwide.

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Tad, the Lost Explorer (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Enrique Gato
Original language
Spanish
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The story

What Is Tad, the Lost Explorer About?

The premise of Tad, the Lost Explorer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Tad is a construction worker in Chicago who dreams of being a celebrated archaeologist and adventurer like his hero, Max Mordon. A case of mistaken identity lands him in Peru, where he's mistaken for a real professor and joins an expedition searching for the legendary lost city of Paititi. With no whip or gun, Tad must navigate the challenges of the jungle and the expectations of his new colleagues while uncovering the secrets of the ancient city.

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Cast & crew

Tad, the Lost Explorer Cast & Characters

Pep Anton Muñoz leads the cast as Max Mordon (voice), with Óscar Barberán as Tad Jones (voice) and Marta Martorell as Abuela Tadeo (voice). Directed by Enrique Gato; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Enrique Gato

More films directed by Enrique Gato: Tad, the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet, Tad, the Lost Explorer, and the Secret of King Midas, Capture the Flag and Tad Jones and the Basement of Doom.

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Plot

Tad, the Lost Explorer Plot Summary

What happens in Tad, the Lost Explorer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tadeo Jones Tad Jones is a Chicago bricklayer who spends his days building the city’s subway and his nights dreaming of one day becoming a professional archaeologist. His relentless daydreaming, along with a comical misstep by his dog on the construction foreman, costs him his job. Undeterred, he seeks help from his longtime friend, the eccentric Professor Humbert, hoping to unlock a mystery he’s found—a vintage bottle of Coca‑Cola that hints at something more ancient than it appears.

Full summary

The whole story of Tad, the Lost Explorer, scene by scene

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Box office

Tad, the Lost Explorer Box Office

Tad, the Lost Explorer grossed $49.5 million worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$49.5M

International
$49.5M
Videos

Tad, the Lost Explorer Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tad, the Lost Explorer.

Tad: The Lost Explorer - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Tad, the Lost Explorer?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Tad's profession at the beginning of the film?

Details

Tad, the Lost Explorer Also Known As

44 alternative titles, including “Tad Stones: Der verlorene Jäger des Schatzes!” and “Tad Jones csudálatos kalandjai”.

Also known as
  • Tad Stones: Der verlorene Jäger des Schatzes!
  • Tad Jones csudálatos kalandjai
  • Tedi Jones i zaginione miasto
  • As Aventuras de Tadeo
  • Dobrodružství Tedyho Stonese
  • Ted & De Schat van de Mummie
  • Tad: The Explorer
  • Tadeo Jones 1
  • Tad Stones: Neuvěřitelná dobrodružství
  • Tadeo Jones 1 Las Aventuras
  • Tad the Lost Explorer
  • Ταντ: Ο χαμένος εξερευνητής
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  • Hazine Avcısının Maceraları 3D
  • Tad (1) l'explorateur - À la recherche de la cité perdue
  • Teddi - Týndi landkönnuðurinn
  • Тэд Джонс и Затерянный город
  • Teddi týndi landkönnuðurinn
  • Tedi i poszukiwacze zaginionego miasta
  • Tad Stones - Der verlorene Jäger des Schatzes!
  • ฮีโร่จำเป็นผจญภัยสุดขอบฟ้า
  • Tad Stones: Den fortabte eventyrer
  • As Fantásticas Aventuras de Tad
  • Le avventure di Taddeo l'esploratore
  • Hazine Avcısının Maceraları
  • Tad l'explorateur : À la recherche de la cité perdue
  • Neuveriteľné dobrodružstvá Tada Stonesa
  • 秘鲁大冒险
  • Tαντ: Ο Χαμένος Εξερευνητής
  • Neuvěřitelná dobrodružství Tada Stonese
  • טד
  • החוקר המבולבל
  • 테드: 황금도시 파이티티를 찾아서
  • Les aventures de Tadeu Jones
  • Тед - изгубљени пустолов
  • تِد در شهر گمشده
  • Тад, изгубеният изследовател
  • Tadeo, el explorador perdido
  • 泰德瓊斯:法櫃天兵
  • Avanture neustrašivog Teda
  • Tad Jones in iskanje izgubljenega mesta
  • Tad Truy Tìm Kho Báu
  • タデオ・ジョーンズの冒険
  • Tad l’explorateur : à la recherche de la cité perdue
  • مغامرات تاديو جونز

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Tad, the Lost Explorer FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Tad, the Lost Explorer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tad, the Lost Explorer?

Tad, the Lost Explorer runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Tad, the Lost Explorer released?

Tad, the Lost Explorer was released on August 10, 2012.

Who directed Tad, the Lost Explorer?

Tad, the Lost Explorer was directed by Enrique Gato.

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Who is in the cast of Tad, the Lost Explorer?

Tad, the Lost Explorer stars Pep Anton Muñoz as Max Mordon (voice), Óscar Barberán as Tad Jones (voice) and Marta Martorell as Abuela Tadeo (voice), among 13 credited actors.

How much did Tad, the Lost Explorer make at the box office?

Tad, the Lost Explorer grossed $49.5 million worldwide.

Does Tad, the Lost Explorer have a post-credit scene?

No. Tad, the Lost Explorer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tad, the Lost Explorer in?

The original language of Tad, the Lost Explorer is Spanish.

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