# The Lost City of Z (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-lost-city-of-z-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 70% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 6.6/10 |
| Director | James Gray |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, History |
| Runtime | 141 min |

## Quick answer

The Lost City of Z (2017) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. James Gray’s Amazon obsession epic — Pattinson supports Charlie Hunnam in a hypnotic exploration tragedy. Critics and audiences diverge (86% critic vs 70% audience). Metascore 78/100. Directed by James Gray.

## Critics consensus

James Gray’s Amazon obsession epic — Pattinson supports Charlie Hunnam in a hypnotic exploration tragedy.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Robert Pattinson, Charlie Hunnam, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland, Angus Macfadyen, Edward Ashley, Clive Francis, Ian McDiarmid, Franco Nero, Matthew Sunderland

## Common questions

**Is The Lost City of Z worth watching?**
The Lost City of Z holds a 74% Celluloid Score. James Gray’s Amazon obsession epic — Pattinson supports Charlie Hunnam in a hypnotic exploration tragedy.

**What is The Lost City of Z about?**
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.

**Who directed The Lost City of Z?**
The Lost City of Z (2017) was directed by James Gray.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Lost City of Z?**
74% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 70%, Metascore 78/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 6.6/10.

**Where can I watch The Lost City of Z?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Lost City of Z page for current options.

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