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Lost River

  • 20142014
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Lost River (2014)
In the virtually abandoned city of Lost River, Billy, a single mother of two, is led into a macabre underworld in her quest to save her childhood home and hold her family together. Her teenage son Bones discovers a mystery about the origins of Lost River that triggers his curiosity and sets into motion an unexpected journey that will test his limits and the limits of those he loves.
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A single mother is swept into a dark underworld, while her teenage son discovers a road that leads him to a secret underwater town.A single mother is swept into a dark underworld, while her teenage son discovers a road that leads him to a secret underwater town.A single mother is swept into a dark underworld, while her teenage son discovers a road that leads him to a secret underwater town.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
18K
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  • Director
    • Ryan Gosling
  • Writer
    • Ryan Gosling
  • Stars
    • Christina Hendricks
    • Iain De Caestecker
    • Matt Smith
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ryan Gosling
  • Writer
    • Ryan Gosling
  • Stars
    • Christina Hendricks
    • Iain De Caestecker
    • Matt Smith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 134User reviews
    • 204Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations

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    Ben Mendelsohn in Lost River (2014)
    Matt Smith in Lost River (2014)
    Iain De Caestecker in Lost River (2014)
    Saoirse Ronan in Lost River (2014)
    Christina Hendricks and Eva Mendes in Lost River (2014)
    Saoirse Ronan in Lost River (2014)
    Iain De Caestecker in Lost River (2014)
    Christina Hendricks in Lost River (2014)
    Matt Smith in Lost River (2014)
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    Iain De Caestecker and Saoirse Ronan in Lost River (2014)
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    Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks
    • Billyas Billy
    Iain De Caestecker
    Iain De Caestecker
    • Bonesas Bones
    Matt Smith
    Matt Smith
    • Bullyas Bully
    Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan
    • Ratas Rat
    Ben Mendelsohn
    Ben Mendelsohn
    • Daveas Dave
    Eva Mendes
    Eva Mendes
    • Catas Cat
    Reda Kateb
    Reda Kateb
    • Cab Driveras Cab Driver
    Barbara Steele
    Barbara Steele
    • Grandmaas Grandma
    Landyn Stewart
    • Frankyas Franky
    Rob Zabrecky
    Rob Zabrecky
    • MCas MC
    Shannon Plumb
    Shannon Plumb
    • Fannyas Fanny
    Torrey Wigfield
    Torrey Wigfield
    • Faceas Face
    Misty Robinette
    • Mistyas Misty
    Holly Schlegel
    • Hollyas Holly
    Thomas McDonald
    • Skipas Skip
    • (as ''Skip' Thomas Pierre McDonald')
    Larry Mongo
    • Larryas Larry
    Robert Skrok
    • Demolition Guyas Demolition Guy
    Aris Costner
    • Marylou a.k.a. Mama Arisas Marylou a.k.a. Mama Aris
    • (as ''Mama A' Costner')
    • Director
      • Ryan Gosling
    • Writer
      • Ryan Gosling
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    Storyline

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    This movie is a dark fairy tale about love, family, and the fight for survival in the face of danger. In the virtually abandoned city of Lost River, Billy ( Christina Hendricks ), a single mother of two, is led into a macabre underworld in her quest to save her childhood home and hold her family together. Her teenage son Bones ( Iain De Caestecker ) discovers a mystery about the origins of Lost River that triggers his curiosity and sets into motion an unexpected journey that will test his limits and the limits of those he loves. —Warner Bros Home Entertainment
    • retro
    • suspense
    • underwater scene
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for disturbing violent images, language and some sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Matt Smith filmed his scenes during his break away from playing The Doctor on Doctor Who (2005). He had to shave his head for the role of Bully and wore a wig for the last episodes of Doctor Who (2005), which were filmed later on.
    • Goofs
      When Bully is under water after the car wreck he is upside down. The heels of his feet are on the car's hood and his head is under water. Yet when he exhales the bubbles go down when they leave his mouth. They should rise.
    • Quotes

      [Bones takes his brother Frankie to Rat]

      Bones: Can you watch Franky for me?

      Rat: Why?

      Bones: 'Cause I'm gonna break the spell.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a short scene after the credits in which the street lights switch off again.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Film '72: Episode #45.4 (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Tell Me
      Written by Johnny Jewel

      Performed by Johnny Jewel, Johnny Jewel featuring Saoirse Ronan

    User reviews134

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Beautiful to look at. Thats about it.
    Warner Brothers is one of the best movie studios in the business. Putting out controversial movies such as, A Clockwork Orange, Natural Born Killers & One Eight Seven, it's clear that this is a studio that likes to takes risks with films. They prove it yet again with the directorial debut of Hollywood heartthrob, Ryan Gosling's art house flick, Lost River. I'll start by saying this about the film; it is absolutely gorgeous to look at. Gosling has an eye for camera placement and style, taking a page out of the David Lynch School of directing. Unfortunately that's where the praise stops, as this is one boring and rather pointless movie. The story centers on a single mom played by Christina Hendricks, (Mad Men) who lives in a virtually abandoned city of Lost River, with her two kids, one of which has run afoul of the local gangster played by Matt Smith. (Dr. Who) A Gangster so mean that it's widely know throughout the community his love for cutting off peoples lips who cross him. In the end it's clear that Gosling wants to shed his pretty boy persona and come across as more intellectual and thoughtful. Hopefully the next time he decides to get behind the camera he has a better script to film.
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    • Discogodfather9622
    • May 12, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 10, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • How to Catch a Monster
    • Filming locations
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bold Films
      • Marc Platt Productions
      • Phantasma
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $45,431
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,828
      • Apr 12, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $615,500
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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