Lost Horizon (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1937, Lost Horizon is a fantasy, drama, adventure and mystery film directed by Frank Capra, running about 132 minutes. “At last! The masterpiece of America's foremost film genius blazes to the screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. British diplomat Robert Conway and a small group of civilians crash land in the Himalayas, and are rescued by the people of the mysterious, Eden-like valley of Shangri-la. Protected by the mountains from the world outside, where the clouds of World War II are gathering, Shangri-la provides a seductive escape for the world-weary Conway.
Who’s in it. Lost Horizon stars Ronald Colman as Robert " Bob " Conway, Jane Wyatt as Sondra Bizet, Edward Everett Horton as Alexander P. " Lovey " Lovett and John Howard as George Conway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Lost Horizon has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Horizon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lost Horizon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lost Horizon (1937)?
- In US, Lost Horizon 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 Horizon worth watching?
- Lost Horizon holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lost Horizon?
- Lost Horizon stars Ronald Colman, Jane Wyatt, Edward Everett Horton, John Howard and Thomas Mitchell.
- When was Lost Horizon released?
- Lost Horizon was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.