The Lost City of Z (2017)
An earnest explorer ventures into the Amazon, uncovering an ancient civilization and a haunting, epic mystery.
A true-life drama in the 1920s, centering on British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, who discovered evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization in the Amazon and disappeared whilst searching for it.
How intense is The Lost City of Z?
The Lost City of Z is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Lost City of Z feels like
- Tone
- epicatmosphericmelancholyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream The Lost City of Z
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Lost City of Z for you?
Is The Lost City of Z scary?
Only a little. The Lost City of Z has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Lost City of Z gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Lost City of Z sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Lost City of Z OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Lost City of Z?
The Lost City of Z runs 2h 21m.
Where can I stream The Lost City of Z?
The Lost City of Z is streaming on Prime Video.
Does The Lost City of Z have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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