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The Lost Children (2024)

Spanish · Documentary · 97 min · PG-13
★ 7.5 Moderate ratings 96 ratings
Released Nov 13, 2024
Page updated Oct 18, 2026
FilmyChill score
Must watch

Audiences love it.

Audience★ 7.5 from 96 ratings on TMDB
Loved
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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The Lost Children is streaming in the US on Netflix.

What the audience says

The Lost Children rates well above most Spanish films. It holds a 7.5/10 on TMDB from 96 ratings, well above what most films manage. It's a tight 97-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.

Should you spend 97 minutes on it?

97 minutes of Spanish documentary, not one for younger kids. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.

Why
It rates 7.5/10 on 96 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
Skip if
you want a story rather than an argument
Best for
A weeknight

Story

After a plane crash, four indigenous children fight to survive in the Colombian Amazon using ancestral wisdom as an unprecedented rescue mission unfolds.

Good to know

Runtime1h 37m — short
Watch with family?PG-13 · Older kids & up
GenreDocumentary
LanguageSpanish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Orlando von Einsiedel

Cast

Gustavo Petro
Gustavo Petro
Self - President of Colombia (Archival Footage)

Where to watch in the US

Netflix

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of Oct 8, 2026 — platforms may change over time.

More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in the US

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Frequently asked

Is The Lost Children worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 7.5/10 on audience ratings. 97 minutes of Spanish documentary, not one for younger kids. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
Where can I watch The Lost Children?
You can stream The Lost Children in the US on Netflix.
When is The Lost Children coming to streaming?
The Lost Children is already streaming in the US on Netflix.
Is The Lost Children family friendly?
The Lost Children is rated PG-13. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is The Lost Children in?
The Lost Children is a Spanish film (Documentary).
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