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Lost Girls

Seen it?

2020 | 95 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller, History

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (72% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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 likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved Gone Baby Gone or Eyes Wide Shut, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When Mari Gilbert's daughter disappears, police inaction drives her own investigation into the gated Long Island community where Shannan was last seen. Her search brings attention to over a dozen murdered prostitutes.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 84K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Liz Garbus

  • Amy RyanMari Gilbert
  • Thomasin McKenzieSherre Gilbert
  • Lola KirkeKim
  • Gabriel ByrneRichard Dormer
  • Oona LaurenceSarra Gilbert
  • Dean WintersDean Bostick
  • Molly BrownMissy
  • Kevin CorriganJoe Scalise
  • Miriam ShorLorraine
  • Austyn JohnsonYoung Shannan