The Lost World (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1925, The Lost World is a fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Harry O. Hoyt, running about 93 minutes. “Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Stupendous Story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The first film adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel about a land where prehistoric creatures still roam.
Who’s in it. The Lost World stars Bessie Love as Paula White, Lewis Stone as Sir John Roxton, Wallace Beery as Prof. Challenger and Lloyd Hughes as Edward E. Malone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Lost World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel 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 World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost World tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost World (1925)?
- In US, The Lost World is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and MGM Plus, 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 World worth watching?
- The Lost World holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lost World?
- The Lost World stars Bessie Love, Lewis Stone, Wallace Beery, Lloyd Hughes and Alma Bennett.
- When was The Lost World released?
- The Lost World was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.