The Lost Weekend (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1945, The Lost Weekend is a drama film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 101 minutes. “The screen dares to open the strange and savage pages of a shocking bestseller!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Don Birnam, a long-time alcoholic, has been sober for ten days and appears to be over the worst... but his craving has just become more insidious. Evading a country weekend planned by his brother and girlfriend, he begins a four-day bender that just might be his last - one way or another.
Who’s in it. The Lost Weekend stars Ray Milland as Don Birnam, Jane Wyman as Helen St. James, Phillip Terry as Wick Birnam and Howard Da Silva as Nat the Bartender, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Lost Weekend has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11M at the box office.
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 The Lost Weekend page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost Weekend tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost Weekend (1945)?
- In US, The Lost Weekend 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 The Lost Weekend worth watching?
- The Lost Weekend holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lost Weekend?
- The Lost Weekend stars Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, Phillip Terry, Howard Da Silva and Doris Dowling.
- When was The Lost Weekend released?
- The Lost Weekend was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.