The Lost Boys (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1978, The Lost Boys is a drama and tv movie film directed by Rodney Bennett, running about 274 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of J.M. Barrie and his relationship with the Llewelyn-Davies family. Barrie writes PETER PAN for the five boys, and later adopts George, Jack, Peter, Michael, and Nicholas.
Who’s in it. The Lost Boys stars Ian Holm as J.M. Barrie, Anna Cropper as Mary Hodgson, William Hootkins as Charles Frohman and Maureen O'Brien as Mary Barrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Lost Boys sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost Boys (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lost Boys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lost Boys worth watching?
- The Lost Boys holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lost Boys?
- The Lost Boys stars Ian Holm, Anna Cropper, William Hootkins, Maureen O'Brien and Ann Bell.
- When was The Lost Boys released?
- The Lost Boys was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 274 minutes.