---
title: "Tintin and the Lake of Sharks"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tintin-and-the-lake-of-sharks-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 241004
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tintin and the Lake of Sharks (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tintin-and-the-lake-of-sharks-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tintin and the Lake of Sharks is a 1972 animated adventure film that follows Tintin and Captain Haddock as they are sent to guard Professor Calculus. Calculus has invented a machine capable of duplicating anything while staying in a village near the border of Syldavia and Borduria, making him the target of an infamous and ruthless international criminal who kidnaps two local children to get the machine.

The film falls into the adventure, mystery, family, and animation genres with a runtime of one hour and twenty-one minutes. It originally premiered in France on December 13, 1972, and is available for audiences to rent or buy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Tintin and Captain Haddock race to protect Professor Calculus and a dangerous new duplication machine."

### Why Watch
- Features classic characters like Tintin and Captain Haddock
- Involves a high-stakes plot revolving around an invention that can duplicate anything
- Pits the heroes against a ruthless international criminal

### Caveats & Content Note
- May not appeal to viewers looking for modern CGI animation
- Tone & Suitability: The film runs for one hour and twenty-one minutes and is classified under adventure, mystery, family, and animation genres.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #animated-adventure, #international-crime, #kidnapping-plot, #border-conflict, #classic-animation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/tintin-and-the-lake-of-sharks-1972#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Tintin and the Lake of Sharks?
The film is available to rent or buy through digital platforms.

### Q: Is Tintin and the Lake of Sharks worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy classic animated mysteries involving the characters Tintin and Captain Haddock.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The movie has a runtime of one hour and twenty-one minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch first?
This is a feature-length film released in 1972 rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tintin and the Lake of Sharks — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/241004)

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