Tad, the Lost Explorer (2012) poster
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FilmPG2012

Tad, the Lost Explorer

AnimationComedyAdventureFamily

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. From TMDB

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Tad, the Lost Explorer is a 2012 animation comedy adventure film, directed by Enrique Gato, starring Óscar Barberán, Michelle Jenner and José Mota.

  • 6 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, TMDB reviews, Mastodon
  • posts span Jul 18, 2020 to Oct 19, 2026

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  • Jeryl Blaziker Koh @feeltheblaziker.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 31, 2026

    The prospect of me having Coyote Vs ACME and the 4th Tad the Lost Explorer movie on the same week is going to make me ascend to cinema nirvana once again...

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  • Jeryl Blaziker Koh @feeltheblaziker.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 4, 2026

    While I finished watching the 4th Tad the Lost Explorer movie, I can confirm that Wildwood... Will be released next month in my home country of Singapore!!!

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  • Today In Movies @todayinmovies.comBluesky · Nov 4, 2025

    🎬 The Top 4 Comedy Movies Released on November 4! What's your fave? 1. They Call Me Trinity 2. Tad, the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet 3. The Banshees of Inisherin 4. Megamind Check out all 68 movies released on this day at https://todayinmovies.com #TodayInMovies #Movies #Film #Comedy

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  • Jeryl Blaziker Koh @feeltheblaziker.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 19, 2026

    TBF, I don't pay a lot of attention to Belzoni (the name of that bird) either. I only care about the shenanigans of Tad the Lost Explorer in his movies, but even the 4th movie is just... Passable. Which is something. At least it's not The Land of Sometimes. Less said about it, the better.

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  • Kat M. Mishmash @that-unicorn-lady.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 12, 2026

    65. Tad: The Lost Explorer (2012) I remember a while ago I watched the third movie without realising it was part of a series so NOW things are starting to make sense! It was decent, tho the animation has aged. Imo it should’ve been 2D. 3/5

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  • Jeryl Blaziker Koh @feeltheblaziker.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 5, 2026

    Tad and the Magic Lamp is a good enough family-friendly animated movie ride that fans of the Tad the Lost Explorer series would be familiar with, even with some usage of generative A/I images in the end credits. #BlazikersAnimationAdventure

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  • OneSheet.org @onesheet.bsky.socialBluesky · May 25, 2026

    Tad, the Lost Explorer (2012) Directed by Enrique Gato https://onesheet.org/movie/tad-the-lost-explorer-2012/

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  • Nindie Spotlight @[email protected]Mastodon · Jul 13, 2023

    #Switch Review: #TadtheLostExplorer - While there’s a certain old-school Pitfall-esque vibe to it, the floaty controls and lackluster play disappoint... https://nindiespotlight.com/game_profile.cfm?game=tad-the-lost-explorer-craziest-and-madness-edition-switch

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  • Kamurai @KamuraiTMDB reviews · Jul 18, 2020

    Rough watch, probably won't watch again, and can't confidently recommend, unless it's for younger audiences...and even then, probably no. This movie feels like a first attempt. Tad is actually a charming underdog character, Sarah plays well as an attraction for the lead and an independently grown character which shows so much intricacy from a writing perspective that the rest of the non-animal characters are baffling. There is just so little here to work with that I don't have a lot to say. The…

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Óscar Barberán actor profile photo
Óscar Barberán
Tad Jones (voice)
Michelle Jenner actor profile photo
Michelle Jenner
Sara Lavrof (voice)
José Mota actor profile photo
José Mota
Freddy (voice)
José Corbacho actor profile photo
José Corbacho
Freddy (catalan version) (voice)
Pep Anton Muñoz actor profile photo
Pep Anton Muñoz
Max Mordon (voice)
Miguel Ángel Jenner actor profile photo
Miguel Ángel Jenner
Kopponen (voice)
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Luis Posada
Momia (voice)
Meritxell Ané actor profile photo
Meritxell Ané
Young Tadeo (voice)

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