Tad, the Lost Explorer (2012)
Critics like it more than audiences.
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Tad, the Lost Explorer is streaming in Spain on Netflix, Prime Video, Movistar Plus+.
What the audience says
Tad, the Lost Explorer is an average Spanish film; it passes the time without demanding more of you. It holds a 6.3/10 on TMDB from 642 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 92-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Spain you can stream it on Netflix, Prime Video, Movistar Plus+.
Should you spend 92 minutes on it?
92 minutes of Spanish animation with comedy threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 6.3/10 across 642 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- animation isn't your thing
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 32m — short |
| Watch with family? | APTA · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Enrique Gato
Cast
Where to watch in Spain
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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