Lost and Found (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1979, Lost and Found is a comedy film directed by Melvin Frank, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. While visiting Switzerland, an American college professor, Adam, keeps running into a divorced British secretary, Patricia, wherever they go. First their cars collide. Then they smash into one another on a ski slope, each breaking a leg. In between numerous quarrels, the two develop lust and love. They hastily marry, but the disagreements continue. Patricia decides to leave, so Adam decides to fake a suicide. They lose and find each other, again and again.
Who’s in it. Lost and Found stars George Segal as Adam, Glenda Jackson as Tricia, Maureen Stapleton as Jemmy and Hollis McLaren as Eden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Lost and Found has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lost and Found page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lost and Found tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lost and Found (1979)?
- In US, Lost and Found is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lost and Found worth watching?
- Lost and Found holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lost and Found?
- Lost and Found stars George Segal, Glenda Jackson, Maureen Stapleton, Hollis McLaren and John Candy.
- When was Lost and Found released?
- Lost and Found was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.