Lost in America (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1985, Lost in America is a comedy film directed by Albert Brooks, running about 91 minutes. “A down to earth comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. David and Linda Howard are successful yuppies from LA. When he gets a job disappointment, David convinces Linda that they should quit their jobs, liquidate their assets, and emulate the movie Easy Rider, spending the rest of their lives traveling around America...in a Winnebago.
Who’s in it. Lost in America stars Albert Brooks as David Howard, Julie Hagerty as Linda Howard, Michael Greene as Paul Dunn and Garry Marshall as Casino Manager, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Lost in America has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.2M at the box office.
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 in America page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lost in America tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lost in America (1985)?
- In US, Lost in America 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 in America worth watching?
- Lost in America holds an audience score of 6.9 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 in America?
- Lost in America stars Albert Brooks, Julie Hagerty, Michael Greene, Garry Marshall and Maggie Roswell.
- When was Lost in America released?
- Lost in America was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.