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Lost in America

  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
9.2K
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Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty in Lost in America (1985)
Official Trailer
Play trailer2:40
2 Videos
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Comedy
A husband and wife in their 30s decide to quit their jobs, live as free spirits and cruise America in a Winnebago.A husband and wife in their 30s decide to quit their jobs, live as free spirits and cruise America in a Winnebago.A husband and wife in their 30s decide to quit their jobs, live as free spirits and cruise America in a Winnebago.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
9.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Albert Brooks
  • Writers
    • Albert Brooks
    • Monica Mcgowan Johnson
  • Stars
    • Albert Brooks
    • Julie Hagerty
    • Sylvia Farrel
  • Director
    • Albert Brooks
  • Writers
    • Albert Brooks
    • Monica Mcgowan Johnson
  • Stars
    • Albert Brooks
    • Julie Hagerty
    • Sylvia Farrel
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 96User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos2

    Lost in America
    Trailer 2:40
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    Lost In America: Twenty Two
    Clip 1:31
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    Photos20

    Lost in America (1985)
    Lost in America (1985)
    Lost in America (1985)
    Lost in America (1985)
    Albert Brooks in Lost in America (1985)
    Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty in Lost in America (1985)
    Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty in Lost in America (1985)
    Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty in Lost in America (1985)
    Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty in Lost in America (1985)
    Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty in Lost in America (1985)
    Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty in Lost in America (1985)
    Albert Brooks in Lost in America (1985)

    Top cast

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    Albert Brooks
    Albert Brooks
    • David Howard
    Julie Hagerty
    Julie Hagerty
    • Linda Howard
    Sylvia Farrel
    • Receptionist
    Tina Kincaid
    • Model
    Candy Ann Brown
    Candy Ann Brown
    • David's Secretary
    Maggie Roswell
    Maggie Roswell
    • Patty
    Hans Wagner
    • Hans
    • (voice)
    Brandy Rubin
    • Paul Dunn's Secretary
    Michael Greene
    Michael Greene
    • Paul Dunn
    Tom Tarpey
    Tom Tarpey
    • Brad Tooley
    Robert Hughes
    • Security Guard
    Raynold Gideon
    Raynold Gideon
    • Ray
    John Di Fusco
    • Motorcyclist
    Michael Cornelison
    Michael Cornelison
    • Front Desk Clerk
    Radu Gavor
    • Bellman
    John Reade
    • Casino Security Guard
    • (as John C. Reade)
    Pat Garrison
    • Roulette Croupier
    Garry Marshall
    Garry Marshall
    • Casino Manager
    • (as Garry K. Marshall)
    • Director
      • Albert Brooks
    • Writers
      • Albert Brooks
      • Monica Mcgowan Johnson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bill Murray was considered for the lead role of David Howard but due to Murray being heavily booked at the time, co-writer/director Albert Brooks decided to not delay the film a year and play the part himself.
    • Goofs
      During the final cross-country montage, as they are approaching New York City, we see the Winnebago driving up the exit ramp from the Lincoln Tunnel, with Manhattan visible in the background. That road is taking them away from Manhattan, into New Jersey, not to Manhattan.
    • Quotes

      David Howard: Shut up Brad! Your song stunk, I hate your suit and I could hurt you!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Beach Boys: An American Band/Maria's Lover/The Purple Rose of Cairo/The Sure Thing (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)
      Written by Quincy Jones (uncredited), Rod Temperton (uncredited) and Merria Ross (uncredited)
      Performed by Donna Summer
      Courtesy of Geffen Records

    User reviews96

    Review
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    Featured review
    8/10
    A wake up call for all Americans!!
    Be prepared, Albert Brooks's humor is ULTRA DRY. I found myself loving this flick before I was really old enough to. This movie addresses the reality of the happy couple, born 35+ years ago, now trapped in the Rat Race for the rest of their working days. They work for the owners of their company, for the government paying taxes, and for the bank paying off a mortgage and credit cards. A wake up call for all Americans!!!
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    • Retro-16
    • Sep 6, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kopfüber in Amerika
    • Filming locations
      • Safford, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Geffen Company
      • Marty Katz Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,179,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $154,877
      • Mar 17, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,179,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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