Lost Boundaries (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1949, Lost Boundaries is a drama film directed by Alfred L. Werker, running about 99 minutes. “The True Story Of A Family Who Lived A Lie For Twenty Years!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A light-skinned African-American family are "passing" in an all-white New England town. When the truth comes out, the more prejudiced neighbors demand their expulsion from the community.
Who’s in it. Lost Boundaries stars Beatrice Pearson as Marcia Carter, Mel Ferrer as Scott Mason Carter, Susan Douglas Rubes as Shelly Carter (as Susan Douglas) and Susan Douglas as Shelly Carter (as Susan Douglas), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Lost Boundaries 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 Boundaries page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lost Boundaries tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lost Boundaries (1949)?
- In US, Lost Boundaries 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 Boundaries worth watching?
- Lost Boundaries holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lost Boundaries?
- Lost Boundaries stars Beatrice Pearson, Mel Ferrer, Susan Douglas Rubes, Susan Douglas and Robert A. Dunn.
- When was Lost Boundaries released?
- Lost Boundaries was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.