Tad, the Lost Explorer
Las aventuras de Tadeo Jones
“No whip, no gun... All fun!”
Synopsis
Tad is a celebrity archaeologist and adventurer just like his hero Max Mordon... in his dreams! In reality, Tad is a Chicago construction worker. One day, however, he is mistaken for a real professor and takes his place on a flight to Peru in search of the lost city of Paititi.
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Tad: The Lost Explorer - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-04
Top Cast
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Óscar Barberán
Tad Jones (voice)
Michelle Jenner
Sara Lavrof (voice)
José Mota
Freddy (voice)
José Corbacho
Freddy (catalan version) (voice)
Pep Anton Muñoz
Max Mordon (voice)
Miguel Ángel Jenner
Kopponen (voice)
Luis Posada
Momia (voice)
Meritxell Ané
Young Tadeo (voice)
Carles Canut
Profesor Miguel Humbert (voice)
Félix Benito
Profesor Lavrof (voice)
Aleix Estadella
Voces adicionales (voice)
Rafa Parra
Voces adicionales (voice)
Marta Martorell
Abuela Tadeo (voice)
Ariadna Giménez
Voces adicionales (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 20, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.19x
+$12.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enrique Gato
- Screenplay & Story
- Jordi Gasull, Javier López Barreira, Gorka Magallón, Ignacio del Moral, Neil Landau, Diego San José
- Original Score
- Zacarías M. de la Riva
- Original Title
- Las aventuras de Tadeo Jones
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $10.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $23M
- Production Studios
- StudioCanal, Lightbox Entertainment, Ikiru Films, Telefónica Studios, El Toro Pictures, Canal+, Telecinco Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enrique Gato
Jordi Gasull, Javier López Barreira, Gorka Magallón, Ignacio del Moral, Neil Landau, Diego San José
Zacarías M. de la Riva
Alexander Adams
Álvaro Augustín, Ghislain Barrois, Jordi Gasull, Nicolás Matji, Ezequiel Nieto
Department Leadership Roster
Enrique Gato
Director
Álvaro Augustín
Producer
Ghislain Barrois
Producer
Jordi Gasull
Producer
Nicolás Matji
Producer
Ezequiel Nieto
Producer
Edmon Roch
Producer
César Vargas Sanz
Producer
Jordi Gasull
Screenplay
Javier López Barreira
Screenplay
Gorka Magallón
Screenplay
Ignacio del Moral
Screenplay
Neil Landau
Screenplay
Diego San José
Screenplay
Alexander Adams
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tad, the Lost Explorer
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What is Tad, the Lost Explorer about?
Tad is a celebrity archaeologist and adventurer just like his hero Max Mordon... in his dreams! In reality, Tad is a Chicago construction worker. One day, however, he is mistaken for a real professor and takes his place on a flight to Peru in search of the lost city of Paititi.
Who directed Tad, the Lost Explorer?
Tad, the Lost Explorer was directed by Enrique Gato.
Who stars in Tad, the Lost Explorer?
The principal cast of Tad, the Lost Explorer includes Óscar Barberán, Michelle Jenner, José Mota, José Corbacho, Pep Anton Muñoz.
When was Tad, the Lost Explorer released and how long is it?
Tad, the Lost Explorer was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tad, the Lost Explorer?
Tad, the Lost Explorer had a reported production budget of $10.5M and grossed $23M at the worldwide box office (2.19 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Tad, the Lost Explorer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tad, the Lost Explorer was composed by Zacarías M. de la Riva.
Is Tad, the Lost Explorer based on a book or true story?
Tad, the Lost Explorer is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Javier López Barreira", Comic Book: "Gorka Magallón".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tad, the Lost Explorer?
Tad, the Lost Explorer holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).