The City of Lost Children (1995): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The City of Lost Children is a 1995 adventure drama directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro, starring Daniel Emilfork and Ron Perlman. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide on a $18 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Film at the Spirit Awards 1996. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Directors
- Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- Budget
- $18M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The City of Lost Children About?
The premise of The City of Lost Children without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a strange, dystopian future, the aged and ailing Krank seeks a way to achieve immortality by stealing the dreams of children. He kidnaps the young Denree, prompting a courageous father and his clever young companion to embark on a perilous journey. They must confront Krank’s legion of identical enforcers and unravel the secrets behind his twisted scheme to save Denree and stop his quest for eternal life.
The City of Lost Children Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- steampunk fantasy
- steampunk sci fi
- circus strongman
- bare chested male
- bare chested male bondage
- orphanage
- orphan boy
- orphan girl
- underwater scene
- slimehouse
- child in jeopardy
- fairground
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- pickpocket
- cult film
- gothic
- trailer home
- heavy rain
- chase
- scene during opening credits
- crying
- screaming
- belching
- birthday
- birthday cake
- inside the mind
- old man
- scientist
- laboratory
- secret laboratory
- bomb
- dynamite
- suicide bomber
- exploding body
- exploding building
- seagull
- cat
- dog
- parrot
- crab
- memory
- rowboat
- water
- flood
- dutch angle
- plunger detonator
- baby
- little girl
- tattoo artist
- tattoo parlor
- chinese
The City of Lost Children Cast
Daniel Emilfork leads the cast, with Ron Perlman. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro.
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Co-director Jean-Pierre Jeunet - Co-director Marc Caro
More from Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro
More films directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro, best-rated first: A Very Long Engagement, Amélie, Bigbug and Delicatessen.
The City of Lost Children Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The City of Lost Children 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.9
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The City of Lost Children Plot Summary
What happens in The City of Lost Children from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Krank, portrayed by Daniel Emilfork, is a sinister and intellectually gifted entity crafted by a scientist who has since disappeared. A significant aspect of his existence is his inability to dream, which leads to his rapid aging. Residing in his lair located on a decrepit oil rig—alongside the scientist’s other bizarre inventions, including six innocent clones, a dwarf named Martha, and a brain preserved in a vat named Irvin—Krank utilizes a device designed to extract dreams from children. These children are snatched from a nearby port city by a cyborg cult known as the Cyclops, who are in turn rewarded with mechanical enhancements such as eyes and ears.
Full summary
The whole story of The City of Lost Children, scene by scene
The City of Lost Children Box Office & Budget
The City of Lost Children grossed $1.8 million worldwide on a $18 million budget, 10% of what it cost. $1.7 million came from the US and Canada and $43,139 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
10% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $1.7M
- International
- $43.1K
- Budget
- $18M
The City of Lost Children Awards & Nominations
The City of Lost Children earned 1 award nomination, including Best Foreign Film at the Spirit Awards 1996.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Film
The City of Lost Children Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The City of Lost Children 1995 Trailer HD | Ron Perlman
How Well Do You Know The City of Lost Children?
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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Who is the malevolent being that steals dreams from children?
Cars in The City of Lost Children
8 cars on screen, including the 1985 Dodge Aries K and the 1984 Toyota Van.
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1985 Dodge Aries K Important role -
1984 Toyota Van Important role -
Dodge Diplomat Minor role -
1987 International S-Series Minor role
The City of Lost Children Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “The City of the Lost Children” and “La cité des enfants perdus”.
- Also known as
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- The City of the Lost Children
- La cité des enfants perdus
- La ciudad de los niños perdidos
- La città dei bambini perduti
- De fortabte børns by
- Ladrão de Sonhos
- 惊异狂想曲
- La ciutat dels nens Perduts
- ロスト・チルドレン
- Elveszett gyermekek városa
- Η Πόλη των Χαμένων Παιδιών
- De fortapte barns by
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- Die Stadt der verlorenen Kinder
- La città perduta
- Город потерянных детей
- De förlorade barnens stad
- A Cidade das Crianças Perdidas
- Město ztracených dětí
- Kayıp Çocuklar Şehri
- 童梦失魂夜
- Elveszett gyerekek városa
- עיר הילדים האבודים
- Місто загублених дітей
- 잃어버린 아이들의 도시
- Градът на изгубените деца
- Miasto zaginionych dzieci
- 童夢失魂夜
- Orașul copiilor pierduți, დაკარგული ბავშვების ქალაქი
- Pasiklydusių vaikų miestas
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The City of Lost Children FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The City of Lost Children, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The City of Lost Children?
The City of Lost Children runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The City of Lost Children released?
The City of Lost Children was released on December 15, 1995.
Who directed The City of Lost Children?
The City of Lost Children was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro.
More films by Jean-Pierre Jeunet Who is in the cast of The City of Lost Children?
The City of Lost Children stars Daniel Emilfork and Ron Perlman.
How much did The City of Lost Children make at the box office?
The City of Lost Children grossed $1.8 million worldwide ($1.7 million domestic, $43,139 international) on a budget of $18 million.
How is The City of Lost Children rated?
The City of Lost Children has 7.5/10 on IMDb and 73 on Metacritic.
Was The City of Lost Children nominated for any awards?
The City of Lost Children received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The City of Lost Children have a post-credit scene?
No. The City of Lost Children has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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