Lost Horizon (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1973, Lost Horizon is a fantasy, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Charles Jarrott, running about 147 minutes. “Come to Shangri-La! Come to a new world of music, a new world of adventure, and a new world of love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While escaping war-torn China, a group of Europeans crash in the Himalayas, where they are rescued and taken to the mysterious Valley of the Blue Moon, Shangri-La.
Who’s in it. Lost Horizon stars Peter Finch as Richard Conway, Liv Ullmann as Catherine, Sally Kellerman as Sally Hughes and George Kennedy as Sam Cornelius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Lost Horizon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lost Horizon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lost Horizon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lost Horizon (1973)?
- In US, Lost Horizon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lost Horizon worth watching?
- Lost Horizon holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lost Horizon?
- Lost Horizon stars Peter Finch, Liv Ullmann, Sally Kellerman, George Kennedy and Michael York.
- When was Lost Horizon released?
- Lost Horizon was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.