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Lost in New Mexico: The Strange Tale of Susan Hero

2009Movie1 h 25 min

DramaRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A tense, intriguing drama movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Susan, a grieving single mother, embarks on a desperate cross-country journey through the New Mexico desert after losing her daughter, determined to find a maverick animal-cloning expert who claims he can bring her back. Accompanied by Javier, an undocumented immigrant, she's trailed by a rookie federal agent, while a local Native American potter races to raise his own daughter's college tuition, their paths destined to collide

Feels like

  • Crime Thriller
  • Sci-Fi Drama
  • Grief & Desperation
  • Bioethics Exploration
  • Road Trip Film
  • Psychological Tension
  • Unconventional Plot
  • Morally Ambiguous
  • Bleak Tone

Cast

5 of 5

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Directed by
Jason Rosette
Written by
Jason Rosette
Produced by
Dennis Garber, Imtiaz Sadiq, Judy Henry
Music by
Gone Marshall, Little Muddy

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Facts

April 1, 2009 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 1, 2009
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
Afrikaans
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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Where can I stream Lost in New Mexico: The Strange Tale of Susan Hero?

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In the United States, Lost in New Mexico: The Strange Tale of Susan Hero is free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Lost in New Mexico: The Strange Tale of Susan Hero worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Lost in New Mexico: The Strange Tale of Susan Hero good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 2 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Lost in New Mexico: The Strange Tale of Susan Hero?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.