The Lorax (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Lorax is a 2012 animated family film starring Danny DeVito as The Lorax (voice), Jenny Slate and Zac Efron. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $349.3 million worldwide on a $70 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $349.3M
- budget
- $70M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $70M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lorax About?
The premise of The Lorax without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young boy embarks on a quest to find a rare and precious item in the hopes of impressing the girl he likes. His journey leads him to uncover the forgotten tale of the Lorax, a feisty and outspoken guardian who once stood up for the forest and its inhabitants. The Lorax's story reveals the importance of environmental responsibility and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
The Lorax Cast & Characters
Danny DeVito leads the cast as The Lorax (voice), with Jenny Slate as Mrs. Wiggins (voice) and Zac Efron as Ted Wiggins (voice).
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Danny DeVito as The Lorax (voice) -
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Zac Efron as Ted Wiggins (voice) -
Taylor Swift as Audrey (voice)
Also Starring in The Lorax
· 27 more- Betty White Grammy Norma (voice)
- Ed Helms Once-ler (voice)
- Stephen Tobolowsky Uncle Ubb (voice)
- Nasim Pedrad Once-ler's Mom (voice)
- Elmarie Wendel Aunt Grizelda (voice)
- Danny Cooksey Brett / Chet (voice)
- Rob Riggle Mr. Aloysius O'Hare (voice)
- Debi Derryberry
- Laraine Newman
- Chris Renaud Forest Animals (voice)
- Bill Farmer
- Jess Harnell
- Dave B. Mitchell 1st Commercial Guy (voice)
- Jim Ward
- Bob Bergen
- Jack Angel
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- Mona Marshall
- Danny Mann
- Jan Rabson
- Joel Swetow 1st Marketing Guy (voice)
- Sherry Lynn
- Mickie McGowan
- Michael Beattie 2nd Marketing Guy (voice)
- John Cygan
- Dempsey Pappion 2nd Commercial Guy (voice)
- Fletcher Sheridan Cy (voice)
- Claira Nicole Titman
The Lorax Plot Summary
What happens in The Lorax from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Theodore “Ted” Wiggins, Zac Efron, is an idealistic 12-year-old boy who lives in Thneedville, a walled city that, apart from its citizens, is completely artificial. Everything there is made of plastic, metal, or synthetics. The town has no living trees, and bottled oxygen is delivered to residents in trucks as their only source of fresh air. Artificial trees are manufactured in factories, each requiring a hefty battery supply, and the town gleefully keeps its trash and pollution out of sight, convinced that their perfectly curated environment is the pinnacle of modern living.
Full summary
The whole story of The Lorax, scene by scene
The Lorax Box Office & Budget
The Lorax grossed $349.3 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 5.0 times what it cost. $214.5 million came from the US and Canada and $134.8 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$349.3M
5.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $214.5M
- International
- $134.8M
- Budget
- $70M
The Lorax Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Dr. Seuss' The Lorax - Official Trailer [HD]
How Well Do You Know The Lorax?
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
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the 12‑year‑old boy who sets out to find a real tree?
The Lorax Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “羅雷司” and “O Lorax Em Busca da Trúfula Perdida”.
- Also known as
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- 羅雷司
- O Lorax Em Busca da Trúfula Perdida
- Dr. Seuss Le Lorax
- The Lorax - 3D
- Dr. Seuss' - Lorax - Skogens vokter
- Looraks
- Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
- 로렉스 2012
- O Lorax: Em Busca da Trúfula Perdida
- Le Lorax
- Dr. Seuss' De Lorax en het Verdwenen Bos
- Lorax: En busca de la trúfula perdida
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- لوراكس
- 綠野仙生
- A Lorax
- ד"ר סוס: הלורקס
- Lorax: zaštitnik šume
- Lorax. En busca de la trúfula perdida
- Der Lorax
- Lorax - Il guardiano della foresta
- Лоракс
- Loraks
- Lorax: Skovens beskytter
- De Lorax en het Verdwenen Bos
- คุณปู่โรแลกซ์ มหัศจรรย์ป่าสีรุ้ง
- הלורקס
- 老雷斯的故事
- Lorax - Skogens vokter
- ロラックスおじさんの秘密の種
- Lorax, protectorul pădurii
- 로렉스
- Λόραξ
- لوراکس
- Loraksas
- Lórax: En Busca De La Trúfula Perdida
- Lorakss
- Thần Lorax
- Lorax: A la recerca de la trúfula perduda
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The Lorax FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Lorax, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lorax?
The Lorax runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Lorax released?
The Lorax was released on March 1, 2012.
Who is in the cast of The Lorax?
The Lorax stars Danny DeVito as The Lorax (voice), Jenny Slate as Mrs. Wiggins (voice) and Zac Efron as Ted Wiggins (voice), among 31 credited actors.
How much did The Lorax make at the box office?
The Lorax grossed $349.3 million worldwide ($214.5 million domestic, $134.8 million international) on a budget of $70 million.
Does The Lorax have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lorax has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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