The Lost Boys (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1987, The Lost Boys is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Joel Schumacher, running about 97 minutes. “Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It's fun to be a vampire.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mother and her two teenage sons move to a seemingly nice and quiet small coastal California town yet soon find out that it's overrun by bike gangs and vampires. A couple of teenage friends take it upon themselves to hunt down the vampires that they suspect of a few mysterious murders and restore peace and calm to their town.
Who’s in it. The Lost Boys stars Jason Patric as Michael Emerson, Corey Haim as Sam Emerson, Dianne Wiest as Lucy Emerson and Barnard Hughes as Grandpa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Lost Boys has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $32.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 The Lost Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost Boys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost Boys (1987)?
- In US, The Lost Boys is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 The Lost Boys worth watching?
- The Lost Boys holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lost Boys?
- The Lost Boys stars Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, Barnard Hughes and Edward Herrmann.
- When was The Lost Boys released?
- The Lost Boys was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.