The Lost City (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 6.2

The Lost City poster

Released in 2005, The Lost City is a drama and romance film directed by Andy García, running about 144 minutes. “A place you leave is a place that lives forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In Havana, Cuba in the late 1950's, a wealthy family, one of whose sons is a prominent nightclub owner, is caught in the violent transition from the oppressive regime of Batista to the Marxist government of Fidel Castro. Castro's regime ultimately leads the nightclub owner to flee to New York.

Who’s in it. The Lost City stars Andy García as Fico Fellove, Richard Bradford as Don Donoso Fellove, Nestor Carbonell as Luis Fellove and Enrique Murciano as Ricardo Fellove, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Lost City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV 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 The Lost City page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Lost City (2005)?
In US, The Lost City is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and 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 City worth watching?
The Lost City holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Lost City?
The Lost City stars Andy García, Richard Bradford, Nestor Carbonell, Enrique Murciano and Dominik Garcia.
When was The Lost City released?
The Lost City was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.