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The Lost City of Z

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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto The Lost City of Z (2017) as a adventure theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The adventure and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 21m · ★ 6.4

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  1. 96match

    1.1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)

    6.3 · Action · Adventure · Drama · 2h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Lost City of Z clicked for you, 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  2. 94match

    2.Flyboys (2006)

    6.5 · Action · Adventure · Drama · 2h 18m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Lost City of Z clicked for you, Flyboys (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  3. 92match

    3.Against the Ice (2022)

    6.8 · Drama · Adventure · History · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Lost City of Z clicked for you, Against the Ice (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  4. 90match

    4.Jungle (2017)

    6.6 · Adventure · Drama · Thriller · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Lost City of Z clicked for you, Jungle (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.The Queen (2006)

    7.0 · Drama · History · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Lost City of Z clicked for you, The Queen (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and history, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  6. 86match

    6.The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)

    6.8 · Adventure · Thriller · History · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Lost City of Z clicked for you, The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and history, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    7.Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)

    6.4 · Adventure · Drama · Action · 2h 23m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Lost City of Z clicked for you, Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    8.The Miracle Worker (1962)

    7.9 · Drama · History · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Lost City of Z clicked for you, The Miracle Worker (1962) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and history, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • ScreenPix Apple TV Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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    9.American Psycho (2000)

    7.4 · Thriller · Drama · Crime · 1h 42m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Lost City of Z clicked for you, American Psycho (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    10.The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

    7.9 · Drama · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Lost City of Z clicked for you, The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Lost City of Z?
Try 1492: Conquest of Paradise, Flyboys, Against the Ice—each shares DNA with The Lost City of Z while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Lost City of Z?
The Lost City of Z (2017) is best described as Adventure, Drama, History. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Lost City of Z worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.4/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this adventure lane.

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