Where to watch The Lobster in Australia
The Lobster is free to watch in Australia on SBS On Demand. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99, Fetch TV from $3.99 and Prime Video Store from $4.99.
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Added 27 August 2026
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RentSDHD$4.99
BuySDHD$14.99
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RentSD$3.99
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Added 2 October 2026
RentSDHD$4.99
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Availability checked 16 November 2026.
About The Lobster
In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into animals and sent off into The Woods.
- Year
- 2015
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Runtime
- 119mins
- Rated
- MA 15+
- Director
- Yorgos Lanthimos
The Lobster release dates in Australia
- Australian cinema release
Release dates: TMDB.
Cast and crew of The Lobster
- Colin Farrellas David
- Rachel Weiszas Short Sighted Woman
- Olivia Colmanas Hotel Manager
- Léa Seydouxas Loner Leader
- Michael Smileyas Loner Swimmer
- Ariane Labedas The Maid
- John C. Reillyas Lisping Man
- Ben Whishawas Limping Man
- Angeliki Papouliaas Heartless Woman
- Jessica Bardenas Nosebleed Woman
- Emma O'Sheaas Nosebleed Woman's Best Friend
- Ashley Jensenas Biscuit Woman
- Roger Ashton-Griffithsas Doctor
- Anthony Dougallas 70 Year Old Waiter
- Anthony Moriartyas 30 Year Old Waiter
- Director
- Yorgos Lanthimos
- Writer
- Efthimis Filippou, Yorgos Lanthimos
- Producer
- Ceci Dempsey, Lee Magiday, Ed Guiney, Yorgos Lanthimos
- Director of Photography
- Thimios Bakatakis
Cast and crew: TMDB.
The Lobster trailer
Play video: The Lobster trailer
Got a question about The Lobster?
Is The Lobster on Netflix in Australia?
No, The Lobster is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is free on SBS On Demand.
Can I watch The Lobster for free in Australia?
Yes, you can watch The Lobster for free in Australia on SBS On Demand. Free services are paid for by ads. It was added to SBS On Demand on 27 August 2026.
Can I rent or buy The Lobster in Australia?
Yes, you can rent or buy The Lobster in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99), Fetch TV (rent from $3.99, buy from $12.99) and Prime Video Store (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99).
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