Lost Horizon
1937, English. Directed by Frank Capra.
At last! The masterpiece of America's foremost film genius blazes to the screen!
British diplomat Robert Conway and a small group of civilians crash-land in the Himalayas, where they are rescued by the inhabitants of the hidden, idyllic valley of Shangri-La. Protected by the mountains from the world outside, where the clouds of World War II are gathering, Shangri-La provides a seductive escape for the world-weary Conway.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 257 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Frank CapraDirector
- Ronald ColmanRobert " Bob " Conway
- Jane WyattSondra Bizet
- Edward Everett HortonAlexander P. " Lovey " Lovett
- John HowardGeorge Conway
- Thomas MitchellHenry Barnard
- MargoMaria
- Isabel JewellGloria Stone
- H.B. WarnerChang
- Sam JaffeHigh Lama
- John BurtonWynant (uncredited)
- Milton OwenFenner (uncredited)
- John T. MurrayMeeker (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 3 March 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Riskin, Sidney Buchman
- Budget
- $4M
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What Lost Horizon is based on
Lost Horizon is based on Lost Horizon, a 1933 novel by James Hilton, published by Macmillan Publishers.
Novel · 1933
Lost Horizon
By James Hilton
Published by Macmillan Publishers
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Lost Horizon: quick answers
Is Lost Horizon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 257 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lost Horizon?
Lost Horizon runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does Lost Horizon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lost Horizon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lost Horizon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lost Horizon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lost Horizon on?
Lost Horizon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lost Horizon?
If you liked Lost Horizon, try Paradise, Dragonheart: Vengeance, Harmony.
Who directed Lost Horizon?
Lost Horizon (1937) was directed by Frank Capra and stars Ronald Colman, Jane Wyatt, Edward Everett Horton.
What is Lost Horizon based on?
Lost Horizon is based on Lost Horizon, a 1933 novel by James Hilton, published by Macmillan Publishers.