The Lost Weekend
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Longtime alcoholic Don Birnam has been sober for ten days and appears to be over the worst... but his craving has just become more insidious. Evading a country weekend planned by his brother and girlfriend, he begins a four-day bender that just might be his last – one way or another.
Where to watch The Lost Weekend in United States
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Where is The Lost Weekend streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About The Lost Weekend
The Lost Weekend is a 1945 English-language drama film directed by Billy Wilder. The cast is led by Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, Phillip Terry. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Lost Weekend was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 29, 1945, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Writers
- Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder
- Release date
- November 29, 1945
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
The Lost Weekend cast & crew
The Lost Weekend was directed by Billy Wilder and written by Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder.
The cast features Ray Milland as Don Birnam, Jane Wyman as Helen St. James, Phillip Terry as Wick Birnam, Howard Da Silva as Nat the Bartender, Doris Dowling as Gloria, and Frank Faylen as 'Bim' Nolan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miklós Rózsa, cinematography is by John F. Seitz, and it was produced by Charles Brackett.
Is The Lost Weekend worth watching?
The Lost Weekend holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 668 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Lost Weekend is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Lost Weekend
The Lost Weekend isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Lost Weekend
Ray Milland
Don Birnam
Jane Wyman
Helen St. James
Phillip Terry
Wick Birnam
Howard Da Silva
Nat the Bartender
Doris Dowling
Gloria
Frank Faylen
'Bim' Nolan
Mary Young
Mrs. Deveridge
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Mrs. Foley
Lilian Fontaine
Mrs. Charles St. James
Frank Orth
Opera Cloak Room Attendant
Lewis L. Russell
Charles St. James
Andy Andrews
Alcoholic (uncredited)
The Lost Weekend — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Lost Weekend in United States?
The Lost Weekend is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Lost Weekend in?
The Lost Weekend is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Lost Weekend?
The Lost Weekend runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Lost Weekend rated?
The Lost Weekend is rated NR. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 668 ratings.
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