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Le Secret de la Cité perdue

Le Secret de la Cité perdue est une comédie d’action et d’aventure américaine sortie en 2022, réalisée par Aaron Nee et Adam Nee.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Le Secret de la Cité perdue (original English title: The Lost City) is a 2022 American action-adventure comedy film directed by Aaron Nee and Adam Nee. The film stars Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, and Daniel Radcliffe, following a romance novelist who is kidnapped and forced to search for a lost treasure in the jungle. In Quebec, the film is also known as La Cité perdue.

Synopsis

Loretta Sage, a writer of adventure and romance novels, is abducted by an eccentric billionaire who believes her latest book holds the key to a real lost treasure. Alan, the cover model for her books, sets out to rescue her, and together they navigate a hostile jungle while evading the villain.

Production

The film was directed by Aaron Nee and Adam Nee, with a screenplay by Oren Uziel and Dana Fox. It is an American production released in 2022.

Cast

The main cast includes Sandra Bullock as Loretta Sage, Channing Tatum as Alan, and Daniel Radcliffe as the billionaire antagonist.

Release and Reception

The film was released in theaters and later made available on various video-on-demand services. Its runtime is approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Key facts

  • The film was released in 2022 and is distributed in French-speaking markets as Le Secret de la Cité perdue.
  • The plot follows Loretta Sage, a novelist kidnapped by a billionaire seeking a treasure from her book.
  • Channing Tatum plays Alan, the cover model who attempts to rescue her.
  • Daniel Radcliffe portrays the eccentric billionaire antagonist.
  • The film blends adventure, comedy, and action in a jungle setting.
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Canadian context

Au Québec, le film est aussi connu sous le titre La Cité perdue, ce qui peut intéresser les lecteurs canadiens francophones.

Frequently asked questions

What is the original title of Le Secret de la Cité perdue?
The original title is The Lost City.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Aaron Nee and Adam Nee.
What genre is the film?
It is an action-adventure comedy.
Which main actors star in the film?
The lead roles are played by Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, and Daniel Radcliffe.
What is the film about?
It follows a novelist who is kidnapped and the cover model who tries to save her as they search for a treasure in the jungle.

References

  1. AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=287082.html
    Supports: Titre français, titre original, genre, durée, réalisateurs, casting et synopsis
  2. Wikipédia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Secret_de_la_cit%C3%A9_perdue
    Supports: Titre original, année de sortie, réalisateurs et description générale
  3. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/fr/movie/le-secret-de-la-cite-perdue/umc.cmc.2rp6m7x5q4915249cwn7hw0es
    Supports: Synopsis, durée, année et distribution principale
  4. Programme TV — https://www.programme-tv.net/cinema/21755224-le-secret-de-la-cite-perdue/
    Supports: Genre, durée, pays et réalisateurs
  5. L'Internaute — https://www.linternaute.fr/cinema/tous-les-films/2610519-the-lost-city/
    Supports: Synopsis et identification du film
  6. JustWatch — https://www.justwatch.com/fr/film/lost-city-of-d
    Supports: Titre original et disponibilité en streaming