Lost Seamen (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 4.2

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Released in 2003, Lost Seamen is a drama and adventure film directed by Claire Devers, running about 107 minutes.

What it’s about. Based on a novel by Jean-Claude Izzo, this melancholic movie focuses on three sailors being the last remaining crew members on their ship which is aground in the harbor of Marseille. After the owner has sold the "Aldébaran", only the Lebanese captain Aziz, the Greek Diamantis and the Turk Nelim are stuck on the boat for a lack of prospects. Aziz doesn't want to return to his wife, Diamantis tries to find a girl he left at the age of 20 and Nelim, young and foolish, just wants to have fun...

Who’s in it. Lost Seamen stars Bernard Giraudeau as Diamantis, Marie Trintignant as Mariette, Audrey Tautou as Lalla and Darry Cowl as Falco, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Lost Seamen has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lost Seamen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lost Seamen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lost Seamen (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lost Seamen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Lost Seamen worth watching?
Lost Seamen holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Lost Seamen?
Lost Seamen stars Bernard Giraudeau, Marie Trintignant, Audrey Tautou, Darry Cowl and Miki Manojlović.
When was Lost Seamen released?
Lost Seamen was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.