Lost in America (1985)

Lost in America (1985) poster

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.

Director: Albert Brooks
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Arthur B. Rubinstein
Cinematography: Eric Saarinen
Editing: David Finfer
Production: Marty Katz Productions, Geffen Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: en

Themes

Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

new york city, gambling, yuppie, satire, roulette, las vegas, fired from the job, recreational vehicle, road movie, hoover dam, crossing guard, nest egg

Trailer

Lost in America Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Lost in America stars Albert Brooks, Julie Hagerty, Michael Greene, Garry Marshall, Maggie Roswell, Tom Tarpey.
How long is Lost in America?
Lost in America has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Lost in America?
Lost in America is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of Lost in America?
Lost in America had a budget of $4M.
How much did Lost in America gross?
Lost in America grossed $10M worldwide.
Where was Lost in America produced?
Lost in America was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Lost in America?
The themes of Lost in America include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.