Lost for Words (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film
Released in 1999, Lost for Words is a drama and tv movie film directed by Alan J.W. Bell, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Deric Longden and his wife, Aileen, come to terms with the fact that his mother, Annie, is getting too old to live on her own. Annie suffers her first stroke and a nursing home is the obvious solution, but which one and where?
Who’s in it. Lost for Words stars Thora Hird as Annie Longden, Pete Postlethwaite as Deric Longden, Penny Downie as Aileen Longden and Anne Reid as Gloria Brooks, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lost for Words page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lost for Words tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lost for Words (1999)?
- In US, Lost for Words is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Lost for Words?
- Lost for Words stars Thora Hird, Pete Postlethwaite, Penny Downie, Anne Reid and Keith Clifford.
- When was Lost for Words released?
- Lost for Words was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.