The Lost Thing (2010): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Lost Thing is a 2010 short animated drama directed by Andrew Ruhemann and Shaun Tan, starring Tim Minchin as Narrator (voice). It runs 15 minutes and earned $31.5 million worldwide on a $38 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $31.5M
- budget
- $38M
- Released
- Runtime
- 15 min
- Directors
- Andrew Ruhemann and Shaun Tan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Passion Pictures Australia
- Budget
- $38M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lost Thing About?
The premise of The Lost Thing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A boy finds a strange creature on a beach, and decides to find a home for it in a world where everyone believes there are far more important things to pay attention to.
The Lost Thing Cast & Characters
Tim Minchin plays Narrator (voice) in The Lost Thing. Directed by Andrew Ruhemann and Shaun Tan.
- Co-director Andrew Ruhemann
- Co-director Shaun Tan
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Tim Minchin as Narrator (voice)
The Lost Thing Plot Summary
What happens in The Lost Thing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a near-future, dystopian Melbourne, Australia, the story follows Shaun, a kid who loves adding bottle tops to his own growing collection. The tale is narrated by Tim Minchin, whose warm, calm voice guides the journey as a mysterious creature arrives on the scene. The creature, called The Lost Thing in the narrator’s notes, looks like a curious fusion of crab, octopus, and an industrial boiler—an oddity that immediately seems out of place amid the city’s orderly gears and busy routines.
Full summary
The whole story of The Lost Thing, scene by scene
The Lost Thing Box Office & Budget
The Lost Thing grossed $31.5 million worldwide on a $38 million budget, 83% of what it cost. $16.9 million came from the US and Canada and $14.6 million (46%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$31.5M
83% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $16.9M
- International
- $14.6M
- Budget
- $38M
The Lost Thing Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Lost Thing.
How Well Do You Know The Lost Thing?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
In which city does the story take place?
Cars in The Lost Thing
3 cars on screen, including the LMC 1200C ST and the Thiokol Spryte 1200.
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LMC 1200C ST Important role -
Thiokol Spryte 1200 Important role -
Thiokol Imp Background role
The Lost Thing Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “失物招领” and “Το Χαμένο Πράγμα”.
- Also known as
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- 失物招领
- Το Χαμένο Πράγμα
- Потеря
- הדבר האבוד
- La Chose Perdue
- Den Glemte Ting
- Zagubiona rzecz
- Изгубеното същество
- ロスト・シング
- 분실물
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The Lost Thing FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Lost Thing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lost Thing?
The Lost Thing runs 15 minutes.
When was The Lost Thing released?
The Lost Thing was released on June 3, 2010.
Who directed The Lost Thing?
The Lost Thing was directed by Andrew Ruhemann and Shaun Tan.
Who is in the cast of The Lost Thing?
The Lost Thing stars Tim Minchin as Narrator (voice).
How much did The Lost Thing make at the box office?
The Lost Thing grossed $31.5 million worldwide ($16.9 million domestic, $14.6 million international) on a budget of $38 million.
Does The Lost Thing have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lost Thing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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