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Lost Horizon

1937Movie2 h 12 minNR

83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes92%82%

An awe-inspiring, uplifting adventure movie about faith and meaning and fantasy, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Story

At last! The masterpiece of America's foremost film genius blazes to the screen!

British diplomat Robert Conway and a small group of civilians crash-land in the Himalayas, where they are rescued by the inhabitants of the hidden, idyllic valley of Shangri-La. Protected by the mountains from the world outside, where the clouds of World War II are gathering, Shangri-La provides a seductive escape for the world-weary Conway.

Feels like

  • Utopian fantasy
  • Spiritual quest
  • Timeless beauty
  • Classic cinema
  • Exotic setting
  • Romantic idealism
  • Philosophical themes
  • Escapism
  • Golden Age Hollywood

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Frank Capra
Written by
James Hilton, Sidney Buchman, Robert Riskin
Produced by
Frank Capra
Music by
Dimitri Tiomkin

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Facts

March 3, 1937 · 2 h 12 min · NR

Released
March 3, 1937
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Available in
66 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Despair Event Horizon, Yellowface, Dull Surprise +9

  • Despair Event Horizon
  • Yellowface
  • Dull Surprise
  • The Complainer Is Always Wrong
  • Canon Foreigner
  • Rapid Aging
  • Bookends
  • Related in the Adaptation
  • Incurable Cough of Death
  • Adaptational Job Change
  • Adapted Out
  • Heroic Self-Deprecation

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Lost Horizon?"

Questions about Lost Horizon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lost Horizon?

The RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Lost Horizon is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Lost Horizon worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Lost Horizon okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Lost Horizon good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Lost Horizon?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Lost Horizon use?

Despair Event HorizonYellowfaceDull SurpriseThe Complainer Is Always WrongCanon ForeignerRapid AgingBookendsRelated in the AdaptationIncurable Cough of DeathAdaptational Job ChangeAdapted OutHeroic Self-Deprecationand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including Despair Event Horizon, Yellowface, and Dull Surprise.