The Lost World: Jurassic Park
“Something has survived.”
Synopsis
Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that he has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-28
Top Cast
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Jeff Goldblum
Ian Malcolm
Julianne Moore
Sarah Harding
Pete Postlethwaite
Roland Tembo
Arliss Howard
Peter Ludlow
Richard Attenborough
John Hammond
Vince Vaughn
Nick Van Owen
Vanessa Lee Chester
Kelly Curtis
Peter Stormare
Dieter Stark
Harvey Jason
Ajay Sidhu
Richard Schiff
Eddie Carr
Thomas F. Duffy
Dr. Robert Burke
Joseph Mazzello
Tim
Ariana Richards
Lex
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Carter
Camilla Belle
Cathy Bowman
Cyd Strittmatter
Mrs. Bowman
Robin Sachs
Mr. Bowman
Ross Partridge
Curious Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Deauville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 23, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$73M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$618.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.47x
+$545.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Screenplay & Story
- David Koepp
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- The Lost World: Jurassic Park
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $73M
- Worldwide Gross
- $618.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Spielberg
David Koepp, Michael Crichton
John Williams
Janusz Kamiński
Michael Kahn
Colin Wilson, Gerald R. Molen, Kathleen Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Michael Kahn
Editor
David Koepp
Screenplay
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
Rick Carter
Production Design
Steven Spielberg
Director
Colin Wilson
Producer
Gerald R. Molen
Producer
M. James Arnett
Stunt Coordinator
Gary Hymes
Stunt Coordinator
Pat Romano
Stunt Coordinator
Dennis Muren
Visual Effects Supervisor
Randal M. Dutra
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost World: Jurassic Park
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What is The Lost World: Jurassic Park about?
Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that he has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.
Who directed The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
The principal cast of The Lost World: Jurassic Park includes Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite, Arliss Howard, Richard Attenborough.
When was The Lost World: Jurassic Park released and how long is it?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park had a reported production budget of $73M and grossed $618.6M at the worldwide box office (8.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost World: Jurassic Park was composed by John Williams.
Is The Lost World: Jurassic Park based on a book or true story?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Crichton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
The Lost World: Jurassic Park holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).