The Lost Weekend
1945, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.
The screen dares to open the strange and savage pages of a shocking bestseller!
Longtime alcoholic Don Birnam has been sober for ten days and appears to be over the worst... but his craving has just become more insidious. Evading a country weekend planned by his brother and girlfriend, he begins a four-day bender that just might be his last – one way or another.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Lost Weekend isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- Ray MillandDon Birnam
- Jane WymanHelen St. James
- Phillip TerryWick Birnam
- Howard Da SilvaNat the Bartender
- Doris DowlingGloria
- Frank Faylen'Bim' Nolan
- Mary YoungMrs. Deveridge
- Anita Sharp-BolsterMrs. Foley
- Lilian FontaineMrs. Charles St. James
- Frank OrthOpera Cloak Room Attendant
- Lewis L. RussellCharles St. James
- Andy AndrewsAlcoholic (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 29 November 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box office
- $11M
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What The Lost Weekend is based on
The Lost Weekend is based on The Lost Weekend, a 1944 novel by Charles R. Jackson, published by Farrar & Rinehart.
Novel · 1944
The Lost Weekend
By Charles R. Jackson
Published by Farrar & Rinehart
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Lost Weekend: quick answers
Is The Lost Weekend worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 700 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lost Weekend?
The Lost Weekend runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Lost Weekend have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lost Weekend. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lost Weekend parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lost Weekend is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Lost Weekend on?
The Lost Weekend isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lost Weekend?
If you liked The Lost Weekend, try Mank, Nightmare Alley, Back to Black.
Who directed The Lost Weekend?
The Lost Weekend (1945) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, Phillip Terry.
What is The Lost Weekend based on?
The Lost Weekend is based on The Lost Weekend, a 1944 novel by Charles R. Jackson, published by Farrar & Rinehart.