The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Lost World: Jurassic Park is a 1997 action thriller directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore and Pete Postlethwaite. It is partly based on The Lost World by Michael Crichton. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $618.6 million worldwide on a $73 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $73M
- Based on
- The Lost World by Michael Crichton
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lost World: Jurassic Park About?
The premise of The Lost World: Jurassic Park without spoilers, adapted from The Lost World by Michael Crichton. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the events of Jurassic Park, chaos theorist Ian Malcolm is sent to investigate Site B, a remote island where dinosaurs have continued to thrive and reproduce. John Hammond, now seeking to redeem his reputation, hopes to understand how the creatures have managed to survive and flourish. Malcolm and a small team venture into the uncharted territory, facing unexpected challenges and discovering the full extent of the prehistoric ecosystem. They must navigate the dangers of the island and confront the implications of a world where dinosaurs have reclaimed their dominion.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dinosaur
- jurassic park
- tyrannosaurus rex
- velociraptor
- costa rica
- giant dinosaur
- bipedal dinosaur
- dog's death
- blockbuster video
- carnivorous dinosaur
- ian malcolm character
- dog
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- violence
- dinosaur killed
- death of dog
- cgi animal in live action title
- john hammond character
- winged reptile
- isla sorna
- island
- dinosaur feature
- triceratops
- san diego california
- famous score
- car crash
- second part
- jungle
- sequel
- blockbuster
- part computer animation
- helicopter
- amusement park
- torn in half
- based on novel
- pet dog
- rainstorm
- nikon camera
- city
- rampage
- profanity
- actor reprises previous role
- nighttime
- car
- motor vehicle
- night
- vehicle
- winch
- dinosaur terrorizes city
- child
- animal
The Lost World: Jurassic Park Cast
Jeff Goldblum leads the cast, with Julianne Moore and Pete Postlethwaite. Directed by Steven Spielberg; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Steven Spielberg
The Lost World: Jurassic Park Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Lost World: Jurassic Park 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 65% User score
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The Lost World: Jurassic Park Plot Summary
What happens in The Lost World: Jurassic Park 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
Isla Sorna, codenamed “Site B” by the InGen company, is situated 87 miles southwest of Isla Nublar. During their vacation on a private yacht, a British couple faces tragedy when their daughter is taken by dinosaurs after she explores the beach alone.
Meanwhile, Ian Malcolm finds himself in a tense confrontation with Peter Ludlow, the new CEO of InGen, portrayed by Arliss Howard. Ludlow confronts Malcolm about allegations he supposedly made regarding Isla Nublar, accusing him of tarnishing the company’s reputation for financial gain. Malcolm learns that his university tenure has been unjustly cancelled due to this smear campaign, leaving his credibility in ruins.
Full summary
The whole story of The Lost World: Jurassic Park, scene by scene
The Lost World: Jurassic Park Box Office & Budget
The Lost World: Jurassic Park grossed $618.6 million worldwide on a $73 million budget, 8.5 times what it cost. $229.1 million came from the US and Canada and $389.6 million (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$618.6M
8.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $229.1M
- International
- $389.6M
- Budget
- $73M
The Lost World: Jurassic Park Awards & Nominations
The Lost World: Jurassic Park was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Saturn Awards 1998.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1998 2 nominations- Nominated Best Director
- Nominated Best Performance by a Younger Actor/Actress
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Oscars 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Visual Effects
The Lost World: Jurassic Park Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 2 trailers, 2 clips, 1 featurette and 5 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) - Theatrical Trailer - Fan Remaster | HD | 5.1
- Clip Looking for Dr. Sarah Harding - Extended Preview
- Clip Don't Mess With a T. rex Baby
- Featurette The Lost World Score
How Well Do You Know The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is the location of Isla Sorna?
Cars in The Lost World: Jurassic Park
34 cars on screen, including the 1996 Fleetwood Southwind Storm and the InGen Standard Safari Vehicle 'Scout'.
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1996 Fleetwood Southwind Storm Main role -
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1997 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 W163 Important role -
1997 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 W163 Important role
The Lost World: Jurassic Park Also Known As
61 alternative titles, including “Jurassic Park II：The Lost World” and “Jurassic Park II - Il Mondo Perduto”.
- Also known as
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- Jurassic Park II：The Lost World
- Jurassic Park II - Il Mondo Perduto
- Parque jurasico 2 El mundo perdido
- Ha-Olum Ha-Avude
- Park iz doba jure - Izgubljeni svet
- Jurassic Park - Il Mondo Perduto
- O Chaménos Kósmos: Jurassic Park
- Jurassic Park 2 - Le Monde perdu
- Jurassic Park 2 - El mundo perdido
- Parque Jurásico II: El mundo perdido
- Jurassic Park 2
- Jurassic Park 2 - O Mundo Perdido
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- Jurassic Park 2 - Il Mondo Perduto
- Dzhurasik park: Izgubeniyat svyat
- Jurassic Park 2 - Vergessene Welt
- 侏羅紀公園2：迷失世界
- Jurassic Park II - Vergessene Welt
- Jurassic Park II - Le Monde perdu
- Die vergessene Welt - Jurassic Park
- پارک ژوراسیک ۲
- پارک ژوراسیک: جهان گمشده
- Jurassic Park II: The Lost World
- ロスト・ワールド／ジュラシック・パーク：1997
- El mundo perdido: Jurassic Park
- 侏罗纪公园2：失落的世界
- 侏羅紀公園2：失落的世界
- O Mundo Perdido - Jurassic Park
- Le monde perdu : Jurassic Park
- Il mondo perduto - Jurassic Park
- Stratený svet: Jurský park
- Vergessene Welt: Jurassic Park
- Парк Юрского Периода 2: Затерянный Мир
- Jurassic Park: The Lost World
- O Mundo Perdido: Jurassic Park
- Kayıp Dünya: Jurassic Park
- Park Jurajski: Zaginiony Świat
- Ztracený svět: Jurský park
- Kadonnut maailma: Jurassic Park
- Az elveszett világ: Jurassic Park
- เดอะ ลอสต์ เวิล์ด จูราสสิค พาร์ค
- Den tapte verden: Jurassic Park
- Парк из доба јуре - Изгубљени свет
- Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World
- פארק היורה: העולם האבוד
- ロスト・ワールド／ジュラシック・パーク
- Ο Χαμένος Κόσμος: Jurassic Park
- Джурасик парк: Изгубеният свят
- Lumea Dispărută: Jurassic Park
- 쥬라기 공원 : 잃어버린 세계
- Le monde perdu: Jurassic park
- El món perdut: Jurassic Park
- Парк Юрського періоду 2. Загублений світ
- 侏羅紀公園：失落的世界
- 侏羅紀公園：迷失世界
- Jurski park 2: Izgubljeni svet
- Jurski park II: Izgubljeni svijet
- Jurassic Park 2: Kadunud maailm
- Dingęs pasaulis: Juros periodo parkas
- Công Viên Kỷ Jura 2: Thế Giới Bị Mất, დაკარგული სამყარო: იურული პარკი
- جهان گمشده: پارک ژوراسیک
- द लॉस्ट वर्ल्ड: जुरासिक पार्क
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The Lost World: Jurassic Park FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Lost World: Jurassic Park, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was The Lost World: Jurassic Park released?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park was released on May 23, 1997.
Who directed The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park was directed by Steven Spielberg.
More films by Steven Spielberg Who is in the cast of The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park stars Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore and Pete Postlethwaite, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Lost World: Jurassic Park make at the box office?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park grossed $618.6 million worldwide ($229.1 million domestic, $389.6 million international) on a budget of $73 million.
How is The Lost World: Jurassic Park rated?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 59 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Is The Lost World: Jurassic Park based on a book?
Yes. The Lost World: Jurassic Park is partly adapted from The Lost World by Michael Crichton.
Was The Lost World: Jurassic Park nominated for any awards?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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