Tad, the Lost Explorer
“No whip, no gun... All fun!”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Dove Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse | — |
| Australia | Stan, Beamafilm | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kixi, Kixi Select Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Tad, the Lost Explorer
Tad, the Lost Explorer is a 2012 Spanish-language animation, comedy and adventure film directed by Enrique Gato. The cast is led by Óscar Barberán, Michelle Jenner, José Mota. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel.
Tad, the Lost Explorer was produced by StudioCanal, Lightbox Entertainment, and Ikiru Films and made in France and Spain. It was released on August 10, 2012, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.
- Director
- Enrique Gato
- Writers
- Javier López Barreira, Verónica Fernández, Jordi Gasull
- Release date
- August 10, 2012
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Spain
- Budget
- $11 million
- Box office
- $23 million
- Production
- StudioCanal, Lightbox Entertainment, Ikiru Films
Tad, the Lost Explorer cast & crew
Tad, the Lost Explorer was directed by Enrique Gato and written by Javier López Barreira, Verónica Fernández, and Jordi Gasull.
The cast features Óscar Barberán as Tad Jones (voice), Michelle Jenner as Sara Lavrof (voice), José Mota as Freddy (voice), Pep Anton Muñoz as Max Mordon (voice), Miguel Ángel Jenner as Kopponen (voice), and Luis Posada as Momia (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Ezequiel Nieto and Ghislain Barrois.
Is Tad, the Lost Explorer worth watching?
Tad, the Lost Explorer holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 614 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, comedy, and adventure, Tad, the Lost Explorer is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tad, the Lost Explorer
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Cast of Tad, the Lost Explorer
Óscar Barberán
Tad Jones (voice)
Michelle Jenner
Sara Lavrof (voice)
José Mota
Freddy (voice)
Pep Anton Muñoz
Max Mordon (voice)
Miguel Ángel Jenner
Kopponen (voice)
Luis Posada
Momia (voice)
Meritxell Ané
Young Tadeo (voice)
José Corbacho
Freddy (voice)
Carles Canut
Profesor Miguel Humbert (voice)
Félix Benito
Profesor Lavrof (voice)
Aleix Estadella
Voces adicionales (voice)
Rafa Parra
Voces adicionales (voice)
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Tad, the Lost Explorer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tad, the Lost Explorer in United States?
Tad, the Lost Explorer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Dove Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Tad, the Lost Explorer on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Tad, the Lost Explorer is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Tad, the Lost Explorer in?
Tad, the Lost Explorer is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tad, the Lost Explorer?
Tad, the Lost Explorer runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Tad, the Lost Explorer rated?
Tad, the Lost Explorer is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 614 ratings.
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