Lost Boy (2009) User Reviews

Great story of overcoming adversity for God's glory

[bm-stark · 10/10 · 27 June 2011]

Lost Boy is a fantastic story about how God used Pastor Greg Laurie to proclaim the gospel to millions despite personal hardship and tragedy. It's also one of the best documentaries about the 1960's "Jesus Movement" that emerged from the hippie subculture in Southern California.

Pat Summerall, longtime NFL announcer, narrates the story of Greg and his mother Charlene, a Marilyn Monroe look-alike who battled alcoholism and was married and divorced 7 times throughout her life.

Despite getting into drugs himself, Greg eventually turned to God and found his calling in preaching, teaching and pointing other young people to heaven.

The film also documents the tragic death of Greg's son, Christopher, in an automobile accident in 2008.

Lost Boy delivers an inspiring message of hope and deliverance. I loved it.

The amazing work of the God's Holy Spirit

[shiannedog · 9/10 · 13 January 2022]

Just watch this film if you want to see how God works and did so in the life of this man Greg Laurie. You won't be disappointed and your time will not be wasted. This is a great story of a truly great life lived. Highly recommend.

Lost Boy is a story of redemption

[garyzelasko · 18 October 2011]

Lost Boy is a story of redemption. It has been honored with awards at eight international film festivals. The film shows how God saved a young man whose mother was married and divorced seven times before he was eighteen, and has used him in a mighty way to reach millions of people since then.

There are a lot of spiritual memoirs out there, but you've never seen one like this. Like many who came of age in the 1960s, Greg Laurie was on a search for the meaning of life. Born out of wedlock to an alcoholic mother who married seven times, Greg started drinking, partying, and taking drugs to escape the dysfunction of his family. But his life was suddenly changed when he encountered a group of young Christians on his high school campus in Newport Beach, California. Greg has since authored more than 40 books, started what became one of the first mega-churches in the United States (Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California) as well as a far-reaching ministry (Harvest Crusades) that today touches many who are searching for meaning, just as he once was.

In this film, Greg opens a window on his life and shares about his uncertainty and disappointments, his healing and growth. He remembers the beginnings of a ministry that has touched millions of people and relives the ups, downs, sudden drops, and blind corners— and he invites you along for the ride! This new film has already been screened at several events resulting in dramatic, emotional audience reactions. Some notable reviews of the film:

Max Lucado, Author, "I love Greg Laurie's story so much. His own personal story is a stunning reminder of why our savior came."

Franklin Graham, Evangelist, President, Samaritan's Purse, "Lost Boy will touch your heart in a profound way."

Don't miss this opportunity to be introduced to a wonderful man, Greg Laurie and his tremendous influence in a hurting world.

[emelletell · 29 October 2011]

LOST BOY is a warm, funny account of how a boy of the 1960s drug, sex, rock n'roll culture changed his course. Sometimes kids get lost in adult battles and Mr Laurie was born to a feisty mom too selfish for a child, more interested in dating and partying. My heart breaks for these kind of kids. They truly are forgotten emotional hotplates left with the burner switch on. I, too, am one. The word "saved" is glorious! saved from our own bondage, saved from our torments, Mr Laurie has become the Billy Graham of the west coast Evangelist movement called the Harvest Crusades. With snippets of vintage photos of the 1960s youth quake, recall yourself how Southern California appeared on the map with it's movie and music culture in full tilt offering escape and alternative worlds far from our folks. Still feel empty? I did. Like we had all the answers!! There, hidden behind the California desert were a group of stoned kids wandering around asking questions, seeking answers. Amidst the delusion of the time there came hope in the spirit of a Father much greater than any could imagine. It had everything to do with the real love of a real Father. His name is Jesus. Being saved is not easy to explain. It can happen to anyone; murderers and sinners of any degree. I think "Lost Boy" is an intelligent journey not only in one man's life but also significant to a lost generation. Our LORD GOD sweeps down and lifts up all who are hurting or need the mystery of life answered. Shortly after my own personal salvation, this documentary came out. It gripped me because I think, we all can identify with these truths. I find using this phenomenal tape in discussion of salvation helps the beaten down guy who thinks there is no hope for him! Mr Laurie is the first generation of pastors who emerged from the rebellious kids of the 60s into the Jesus freaks of the future of which I am proud to be one of.