Lost in La Mancha

2002·Movie
1h 33min·R
71
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Lost in La Mancha fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

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About

They’ve got a story, but have lost the plot.

Fulton and Pepe's 2000 documentary captures Terry Gilliam's attempt to get The Man Who Killed Don Quixote off the ground. Back injuries, freakish storms, and more zoom in to sabotage the project.
Behind-the-Scenes DocumentaryTroubled ProductionTerry GilliamFilm Industry StrugglesCreative ObstaclesMeta-NarrativeDocumenting FailureProduction ChaosFilmmaking Process

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Questions about Lost in La Mancha

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Where can I stream Lost in La Mancha legally?

Lost in La Mancha is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lost in La Mancha worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lost in La Mancha rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Lost in La Mancha?

1 h 33 min

Lost in La Mancha runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lost in La Mancha?

Critics85
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Lost in La Mancha higher (85) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lost in La Mancha in?

EnglishFrenchSpanish

It was made in English, with some French, Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lost in La Mancha?

9DKESFIGBIEJPNOSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lost in La Mancha in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lost in La Mancha use?

Credits GagDeleted RoleFinagle's LawThe JinxMedium BlendingMovie-Making MessNarratorTempting Fate

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Lost in La Mancha, including Credits Gag, Deleted Role, Finagle's Law.

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