Little Boy Lost (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, Little Boy Lost is a drama film directed by Terry Bourke, running about 90 minutes. “For four days and three nights a nation prayed and waited . . . The true story of Australia's biggest search” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The True story of Stephen Walls, a young Australian farm boy, whose disappearance galvanized a continent into action. Taught to be wary of strangers, the boy cannot know that the boisterous hordes of volunteers are his saviors and not his enemies. After four tense days, hopes wanes. At last, a group of searchers spot the young Stephen, and its members are able to convice him that they want to help him reach home and family. - Written by
Who’s in it. Little Boy Lost stars John Hargreaves as Jacko Walls, Tony Barry as Const. O'Day, John Jarratt as Vic Tanner and James Elliott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Little Boy Lost has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Boy Lost page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Boy Lost tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Boy Lost (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Boy Lost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Little Boy Lost worth watching?
- Little Boy Lost holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Boy Lost?
- Little Boy Lost stars John Hargreaves, Tony Barry, John Jarratt, James Elliott and Les Foxcroft.
- When was Little Boy Lost released?
- Little Boy Lost was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.