Lolita_
"A forbidden love. An unthinkable attraction. The ultimate price."
Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he soon becomes obsessed with Lolita, the woman's teenaged daughter.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
A
Amazon Arthaus Channel
2 countries
O
OVID
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Lolita earned $1.1M against a $62.0M budget.
Year context
Lolita was released 29 years ago in 1997.
CAST (16)
Jeremy Irons
Humbert Humbert
Dominique Swain
Dolores "Lolita" Haze
Melanie Griffith
Charlotte Haze
Frank Langella
Clare Quilty
Suzanne Shepherd
Miss Pratt
Keith Reddin
Reverend Rigger
Erin J. Dean
Mona
Joan Glover
Miss LaBone
PP
Pat Perkins
Louise
EG
Ed Grady
Dr. Melinik
Angela Paton
Mrs. Holmes
Michael Goodwin
Mr. Beale
Ben Silverstone
Young Humbert Humbert
Emma Griffiths Malin
Annabel Lee
Ronald Pickup
Young Humbert's Father
KP
Kathryn Peterson
Private School Guide
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$62.0M
Budget
$1.1M
Revenue
-98%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Pathé
AWARDS (1)
B
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
137 min (2h 17m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (1,922 votes)
Popularity
11
Budget
$62,000,000
Box Office
$1,100,000
Profit
$-60,900,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Lolita about?
Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he soon becomes obsessed with Lolita, the woman's teenaged daughter.
How long is Lolita?
Lolita has a runtime of 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Who directed Lolita?
Lolita was directed by Adrian Lyne.
Who stars in Lolita?
The cast of Lolita includes Jeremy Irons, Dominique Swain, Melanie Griffith, Frank Langella, Suzanne Shepherd.
How much did Lolita make at the box office?
Lolita earned $1,100,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $62,000,000.
What is the rating of Lolita?
Lolita has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 1,922 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
KEYWORDS (20)
jealousy
based on novel or book
police
obsession
professor
blackmail
seduction
road trip
teacher
love
murder
older man younger woman relationship
lust
desire
illness
underage
voyeurism
flirtation
virginity
sex with a minor
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