Movie

The Lost Thing

★ 6.9(87)201015m

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Good to know

Director: Andrew Ruhemann, Shaun Tan
Release date: 2010-06-03
Runtime: 15m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Passion Pictures Australia

The Lost Thing — trailer

About The Lost Thing

The Lost Thing is a 2010 movie in the Animation, Drama and Science Fiction genres, directed by Andrew Ruhemann and Shaun Tan, starring Tim Minchin. It has a runtime of 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 87 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lost Thing in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Tim Minchin

Narrator (voice)

Themes & keywords

mythical creatureunlikely friendship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lost Thing in Canada?+

The Lost Thing is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Lost Thing on Netflix?+

The Lost Thing is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Lost Thing?+

The Lost Thing has a runtime of 15 minutes (15 minutes).

Who stars in The Lost Thing?+

The Lost Thing stars Tim Minchin.

When did The Lost Thing come out?+

The Lost Thing is a 2010 movie directed by Andrew Ruhemann and Shaun Tan.

What genre is The Lost Thing?+

The Lost Thing is Animation, Drama and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Lost Thing?+

The Lost Thing was directed by Andrew Ruhemann and Shaun Tan.