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Lost in America

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1985 | 91 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Blazing Saddles, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $10 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 60K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Albert Brooks

  • Albert BrooksDavid Howard
  • Julie HagertyLinda Howard
  • Michael GreenePaul Dunn
  • Garry MarshallCasino Manager
  • Maggie RoswellPatty
  • Tom TarpeyBrad Tooley
  • Ernie BrownPharmacist
  • Joey ColemanSkippy
  • Art FrankelEmployment Agent
  • Donald GibbEx-Convict