The Lost Weekend

Name: The Lost Weekend
Genre: Drama
Released: 1945-11-29
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 7.6

1945 · Movie · NR · 101 min · ★ 7.6 · 92% critics

Drama

A struggling writer tries to stay sober, but a planned getaway with loved ones only sharpens his cravings. Over the course of a long weekend, he slips into a desperate binge that strains relationships, threatens his future, and forces him to confront how far addiction can push someone.

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Years: 1945
Release date: 1945-11-29
Language: English
Rated: NR
Runtime: 101 min
Critic score: 92/100
TMDB rating: 7.6/10 (668 votes)
Budget: $1,250,000

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a dark, character-focused drama about addiction and self-destruction with a relentless pull; Not for you if you dislike heavy themes, bleak spirals, or you want the bite and glamour of Sunset Boulevard.

Pros: intense addiction portrait; powerful lead performance; bleak, gripping mood | Cons: sometimes blunt tone; repetitive stretches; ending feels too neat