Lost River
“Dive deep into the underwater town.”
Synopsis
Billy, a single mother of two, is led into a macabre underworld while her teenage son, Bones, discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery if their family is to survive.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-03
Top Cast
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Christina Hendricks
Billy
Iain De Caestecker
Bones
Saoirse Ronan
Rat
Eva Mendes
Cat
Matt Smith
Bully
Ben Mendelsohn
Dave
Reda Kateb
Cab Driver
Barbara Steele
Belladonna
Landyn Stewart
Franky
Rob Zabrecky
MC
Shannon Plumb
Fanny
Torrey Wigfield
Face
Misty Robinette
Misty
Holly Schlegel
Holly
Thomas McDonald
Skip
Larry Mongo
Larry
Robert Skrok
Demolition Guy
Aris Costner
Marylou
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysCannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 10, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 10, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 3, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.02x
-$2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan Gosling
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryan Gosling
- Original Score
- Johnny Jewel
- Original Title
- Lost River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $45K
- Production Studios
- Bold Films, Marc Platt Productions, Phantasma Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling
Johnny Jewel
Benoît Debie
Valdís Óskarsdóttir, Nico Leunen
Ryan Gosling, David Lancaster, Michel Litvak, Marc Platt, Adam Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
Janelle Croshaw Ralla
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ryan Gosling
Director
Ryan Gosling
Writer
Ryan Gosling
Producer
Benoît Debie
Director of Photography
Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Editor
Beth Mickle
Production Design
Johnny Jewel
Original Music Composer
David Lancaster
Producer
Michel Litvak
Producer
Marc Platt
Producer
Adam Siegel
Producer
Jeffrey Stott
Producer
Nico Leunen
Editor
Erin Benach
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lost River about?
Billy, a single mother of two, is led into a macabre underworld while her teenage son, Bones, discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery if their family is to survive.
Who directed Lost River?
Lost River was directed by Ryan Gosling.
Who stars in Lost River?
The principal cast of Lost River includes Christina Hendricks, Iain De Caestecker, Saoirse Ronan, Eva Mendes, Matt Smith.
When was Lost River released and how long is it?
Lost River was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lost River?
Lost River had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $45K at the worldwide box office (0.02 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Lost River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lost River was composed by Johnny Jewel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lost River?
Lost River holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).