The Lobster (2015)
Singles face a bizarre ultimatum: find love in 45 days or transform into an animal in this darkly comedic world.
In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into animals and sent off into The Woods.
How intense is The Lobster?
The Lobster is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs absurdist and dark. Rated R.
What The Lobster feels like
- Tone
- absurdistdarkly comicsurreal
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- absurdist, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Lobster
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Lobster for you?
Is The Lobster scary?
Only a little. The Lobster has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Lobster gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Lobster sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Lobster OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Lobster?
The Lobster runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream The Lobster?
The Lobster is streaming on Max.
Does The Lobster have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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