

Lost Illusions
“Criticism is easy, and art is difficult”
Lucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams.
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Where is Lost Illusions streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, France Channel Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Sooner Amazon Channel, Sooner, Mosaik Amazon Channel, filmfriend | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, TF1+, Netflix Standard with Ads, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Lost Illusions
Lost Illusions is a 2021 French-language drama, romance and history film directed by Xavier Giannoli. The cast is led by Benjamin Voisin, Cécile de France, Vincent Lacoste. It has a runtime of 2h 29m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Lost Illusions was produced by Curiosa Films, France 3 Cinéma, and Pictanovo and made in Belgium and France. It was released on October 20, 2021. Made on a budget of about $21 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Xavier Giannoli
- Writers
- Yves Stavrides
- Release date
- October 20, 2021
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Budget
- $21 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Curiosa Films, France 3 Cinéma, Pictanovo
Lost Illusions cast & crew
Lost Illusions was directed by Xavier Giannoli and written by Yves Stavrides.
The cast features Benjamin Voisin as Lucien de Rubempré, Cécile de France as Louise de Bargeton, Vincent Lacoste as Étienne Lousteau, Xavier Dolan as Nathan d'Anastazio, Salomé Dewaels as Coralie, and Jeanne Balibar as Marquise d'Espard.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Christophe Beaucarne and it was produced by Sidonie Dumas and Christine de Jekel.
Is Lost Illusions worth watching?
Lost Illusions holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 564 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 29m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and history, Lost Illusions is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Lost Illusions
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Cast of Lost Illusions

Benjamin Voisin
Lucien de Rubempré

Cécile de France
Louise de Bargeton

Vincent Lacoste
Étienne Lousteau

Xavier Dolan
Nathan d'Anastazio

Salomé Dewaels
Coralie

Jeanne Balibar
Marquise d'Espard

André Marcon
Baron du Châtelet

Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Finot

Gérard Depardieu
Dauriat

Jean-François Stévenin
Singali

Alexis Barbosa
Nobleman

Arnaud de Montlivault
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Lost Illusions — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Lost Illusions in United States?
Lost Illusions is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, OVID, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, France Channel Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Lost Illusions on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Lost Illusions is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Lost Illusions in?
Lost Illusions is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Lost Illusions?
Lost Illusions runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).
▸What is Lost Illusions rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 564 ratings.











