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The Lobster

7.020151h 59mMovieComedyDramaRomance

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.

DirectorYorgos Lanthimos
WritersEfthimis Filippou·Yorgos Lanthimos
ProducersRory Gilmartin·Ceci Dempsey

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Cast · Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos

CFColin Farrell
Colin Farrell
David
RWRachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz
Short Sighted Woman
OCOlivia Colman
Olivia Colman
Hotel Manager
LSLéa Seydoux
Léa Seydoux
Loner Leader
MSMichael Smiley
Michael Smiley
Loner Swimmer
ALAriane Labed
Ariane Labed
The Maid
JRJohn C. Reilly
John C. Reilly
Lisping Man
BWBen Whishaw
Ben Whishaw
Limping Man
APAngeliki Papoulia
Angeliki Papoulia
Heartless Woman
JBJessica Barden
Jessica Barden
Nosebleed Woman
EOEmma O'Shea
Emma O'Shea
Nosebleed Woman's Best Friend
AJAshley Jensen
Ashley Jensen
Biscuit Woman

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The Lobster — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lobster?

The Lobster is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Starz in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Lobster on Netflix?

No, The Lobster is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Crave.

Is The Lobster on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Lobster is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Lobster for free?

The Lobster is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.