Lost Illusions (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2021, Lost Illusions is a drama, romance and history film directed by Xavier Giannoli, running about 149 minutes. “Criticism is easy, and art is difficult” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams.
Who’s in it. Lost Illusions stars Benjamin Voisin as Lucien de Rubempré, Cécile de France as Louise de Bargeton, Vincent Lacoste as Étienne Lousteau and Gérard Depardieu as Dauriat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Lost Illusions has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, OVID and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Illusions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lost Illusions tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lost Illusions (2021)?
- In US, Lost Illusions is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Brew and OVID, and 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 Illusions worth watching?
- Lost Illusions holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lost Illusions?
- Lost Illusions stars Benjamin Voisin, Cécile de France, Vincent Lacoste, Gérard Depardieu and Xavier Dolan.
- When was Lost Illusions released?
- Lost Illusions was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.