Losing Ground poster
FilmComedyDrama

Losing Ground (1982)

NR · 1982-06-02 · 1h 26m · EN
61%
User score
13 votes
▶ Play trailerIMDb ↗
Sign in to build your library →

A comedy-drama about a Black American female philosophy professor and her insensitive, philandering, and flamboyant artist husband who are having a marital crisis. When the wife goes off on an almost unbelievable journey to find "ecstasy", her husband is forced to see her in a different light.

Read the Losing Ground feature →
Kathleen CollinsDirector, Writer

Where to watch Losing Ground

All countries & options →
Stream
Criterion ChannelKino Film Collection
Rent
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home
Buy
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home
Where to watch Losing Ground in your country →

Showing US. Availability data by JustWatch.

Media

Top billed cast

Full cast & crew →
Seret ScottSeret ScottSaraBill GunnBill GunnVictorDuane JonesDuane JonesDukeMaritza RiveraMaritza RiveraCeliaBillie AllenBillie AllenMotherGary BollingGary BollingGeorgeMaureen GradyMaureen GradyFemale Student in OfficeClarence Branch Jr.Clarence Branch Jr.Man on RadioJoe GarciaJoe GarciaOther Student in Class

Keywords

Woman directorMarriageArtistPainter

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityWoman Director · Marriage · ArtistDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference961133Actor preference316387 · 935541 · 189272

More like this

More Comedy →
Wonka★ 7.2Viewing moment
Wonka
2023
Migration★ 7.7Viewing moment
Migration
2023
Anyone But You★ 7.4Viewing moment
Anyone But You
2023
Scary Movie★ 5.4Viewing moment
Scary Movie
2026
Elemental★ 7.7Viewing moment
Elemental
2023
Trolls Band Together★ 7.3Viewing moment
Trolls Band Together
2023
Barbie★ 7.1Viewing moment
Barbie
2023
Grumpy Christmas★ 7.8Viewing moment
Grumpy Christmas
2021
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie★ 7Viewing moment
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
2023
The Super Mario Bros. Movie★ 7.7Viewing moment
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
2023
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse★ 8.4Viewing moment
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
2023
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation★ 7.2Viewing moment
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
1989

Frequently asked questions about Losing Ground

What is Losing Ground about?

A comedy-drama about a Black American female philosophy professor and her insensitive, philandering, and flamboyant artist husband who are having a marital crisis. When the wife goes off on an almost unbelievable journey to find "ecstasy", her husband is forced to see her in a different light.

How long is Losing Ground?

Losing Ground has a runtime of 86 minutes.

Where can I watch Losing Ground?

Open the Vlovu watch guide for current streaming, rental, and purchase options.