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Lost in America(1985)

1h 31mComedyEnglish
6.9/10
167 user ratings

Overview

David and Linda Howard are successful yuppies from LA. When he gets a job disappointment, David convinces Linda that they should quit their jobs, liquidate their assets, and emulate the movie Easy Rider, spending the rest of their lives traveling around America...in a Winnebago.

Director

Albert Brooks

Studio

Marty Katz Productions

Budget

$4M

Revenue

$10M

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Cast

Albert Brooks

Albert Brooks

as David Howard

Julie Hagerty

Julie Hagerty

as Linda Howard

Michael Greene

Michael Greene

as Paul Dunn

Garry Marshall

Garry Marshall

as Casino Manager

Maggie Roswell

Maggie Roswell

as Patty

Tom Tarpey

Tom Tarpey

as Brad Tooley

Ernie Brown

as Pharmacist

Joey Coleman

as Skippy

Art Frankel

as Employment Agent

Donald Gibb

Donald Gibb

as Ex-Convict

Sylvia Farrel

as Receptionist

Tina Kincaid

as Model

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1985

Runtime

1h 31m

Language

English

Rating

6.9 / 10

Budget

$4M

Box Office

$10M

Production Companies

Marty Katz Productions • Geffen Pictures

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Where can I watch Lost in America?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Lost in America (1985).

What is Lost in America about?

David and Linda Howard are successful yuppies from LA. When he gets a job disappointment, David convinces Linda that they should quit their jobs, liquidate their assets, and emulate the movie Easy Rider, spending the rest of their lives traveling around America...in a Winnebago.

Who directed Lost in America?

Lost in America was directed by Albert Brooks and released in 1985. It is a comedy film.

How long is Lost in America?

Lost in America has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

Who stars in Lost in America?

The cast of Lost in America includes Albert Brooks as David Howard, Julie Hagerty as Linda Howard, Michael Greene as Paul Dunn, Garry Marshall as Casino Manager, Maggie Roswell as Patty and more.

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