Lost in America
Synopsis
David and Linda Howard are successful yuppies from LA. When he gets a job disappointment, David convinces Linda that they should quit their jobs, liquidate their assets, and emulate the movie Easy Rider, spending the rest of their lives traveling around America...in a Winnebago.
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How Much Have You Lost?Official
Type: Clip • Published 2024-09-17
Top Cast
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Albert Brooks
David Howard
Julie Hagerty
Linda Howard
Michael Greene
Paul Dunn
Garry Marshall
Casino Manager
Maggie Roswell
Patty
Tom Tarpey
Brad Tooley
Ernie Brown
Pharmacist
Joey Coleman
Skippy
Art Frankel
Employment Agent
Donald Gibb
Ex-Convict
Sylvia Farrel
Receptionist
Tina Kincaid
Model
Candy Ann Brown
David's Secretary
Hans Wagner
Hans (voice)
Brandy Rubin
Paul Dunn's Secretary
Robert Hughes
Security Guard
Raynold Gideon
Ray
John Di Fusco
Motorcyclist
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.54x
+$6.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- Lost in America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.2M
- Production Studios
- Marty Katz Productions, Geffen Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Brooks
Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Eric Saarinen
David Finfer
Marty Katz, Herb Nanas
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Brooks
Director
Albert Brooks
Writer
Monica Johnson
Writer
Marty Katz
Producer
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Original Music Composer
Eric Saarinen
Director of Photography
David Finfer
Editor
Richard Sawyer
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost in America
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What is Lost in America about?
David and Linda Howard are successful yuppies from LA. When he gets a job disappointment, David convinces Linda that they should quit their jobs, liquidate their assets, and emulate the movie Easy Rider, spending the rest of their lives traveling around America...in a Winnebago.
Who directed Lost in America?
Lost in America was directed by Albert Brooks.
Who stars in Lost in America?
The principal cast of Lost in America includes Albert Brooks, Julie Hagerty, Michael Greene, Garry Marshall, Maggie Roswell.
When was Lost in America released and how long is it?
Lost in America was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lost in America?
Lost in America had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $10.2M at the worldwide box office (2.54 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Lost in America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lost in America was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lost in America?
Lost in America holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).