The Lost Weekend

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19451h 41m7.6(687 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

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.

The Lost Weekend (1945) is a drama film directed by Billy Wilder. It stars Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, and Phillip Terry. The film runs for 1 hour 41 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 from 687 votes.

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Director

Billy Wilder

Cast

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

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Is The Lost Weekend Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Weekend

Where can I watch The Lost Weekend?

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Who stars in The Lost Weekend?

The Lost Weekend stars Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, Phillip Terry, and Howard Da Silva, and was directed by Billy Wilder.

How long is The Lost Weekend?

The Lost Weekend has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes.

When did The Lost Weekend come out?

The Lost Weekend was released in 1945.

What genre is The Lost Weekend?

The Lost Weekend is a drama film.

Is The Lost Weekend worth watching?

The Lost Weekend holds an average audience score of 7.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.