The Lost Weekend
The Lost Weekend (1945) is a drama film, directed by Billy Wilder. It stars Ray Milland and Jane Wyman. It confronts the darkness of addiction with honesty. The 101-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.
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What The Lost Weekend Is About
Billy Wilder's 1945 film covers four days of an alcoholic writer. His brother and his girlfriend will not give up on him. He tries every route to a drink. The film shows addiction as an illness; the narrative gives the withdrawal scenes with a directness unusual for its time. Ray Milland leads and won an Academy Award. The film took best picture. It was shot in New York. Who it's for: those who like classic Hollywood drama. Who it's not for: viewers who would rather not come unprepared to addiction; the film treats it heavily.
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What is The Lost Weekend about?
Billy Wilder's 1945 film covers four days of an alcoholic writer. His brother and his girlfriend will not give up on him.
Where can I watch The Lost Weekend?
The Lost Weekend is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Lost Weekend?
The Lost Weekend runs for 101 minutes (1h 41m).
When did The Lost Weekend come out?
The Lost Weekend was released in 1945.
Who directed The Lost Weekend?
The Lost Weekend was directed by Billy Wilder.
Who stars in The Lost Weekend?
The Lost Weekend stars Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, Phillip Terry, Howard Da Silva.
What is The Lost Weekend's rating?
The Lost Weekend holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 78 out of 100.
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