Lost and Found
“A Magical Tale of Friendship”
Synopsis
A magical tale of friendship and loneliness, which tells the story of a little boy who one day finds a penguin on his doorstep. Although at first he is unsure what to do, the boy becomes determined to help the penguin find his way back home... even if that means rowing all the way to the South Pole!
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Lost and Found Trailer
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires Festival of Film for Children and Youth
Festival / Special Debut
December 24, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 26, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Hunt
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Jeffers
- Original Score
- Max Richter
- Original Title
- Lost and Found
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Contender Entertainment Group, Studio AKA, Entertainment One, Entertainment One Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Hunt
Oliver Jeffers
Max Richter
Joan Lofts, Pam Dennis, Sue Goffe
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Jeffers
Writer
Max Richter
Original Music Composer
Philip Hunt
Director
Sue Goffe
Producer
Tony Lee Boggs
Stunt Coordinator
Amandine Pécharman
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost and Found
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What is Lost and Found about?
A magical tale of friendship and loneliness, which tells the story of a little boy who one day finds a penguin on his doorstep. Although at first he is unsure what to do, the boy becomes determined to help the penguin find his way back home... even if that means rowing all the way to the South Pole!
Who directed Lost and Found?
Lost and Found was directed by Philip Hunt.
Who stars in Lost and Found?
The principal cast of Lost and Found includes Jim Broadbent.
When was Lost and Found released and how long is it?
Lost and Found was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Lost and Found?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lost and Found was composed by Max Richter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lost and Found?
Lost and Found holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).