Tad, the Lost Explorer (2012) movie poster

Tad, the Lost Explorer (2012)

Las aventuras de Tadeo Jones
"No whip, no gun... All fun!"
ThumbScore
👍 70%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 45% (RT: 45%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AnimationComedyAdventureFamily

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Runtime
1h 32m
Country
France, Spain
Language
Spanish
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (603 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
45%
Cast
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)
Luis Posada as Momia (voice)
Meritxell Ané as Young Tadeo (voice)
José Corbacho as Freddy (voice)
Most people think so. 70% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 603 votes. Critics scored it lower at 45%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Tad, the Lost Explorer was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Enrique Gato cited several classic animation films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Tad, the Lost Explorer is a 2012 animation, comedy, adventure film directed by Enrique Gato. 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. The film has been rated by 603 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a animation film, Tad, the Lost Explorer delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Tad, the Lost Explorer (2012) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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