The Lost Weekend is a 1945 American FILM NOlR drama film directed by Billy Wilder, and starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman. It was based on Charles R. Jackson's novel of the same name about an alcoholic writer. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won four: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It also shared the Grand Prix at the first Cannes Film Festival, making it one of only three films—the other two being Marty (1955) and Parasite (2019)—to win both the Academy Award for Best Picture and the highest award at Cannes. In 2011, The Lost Weekend
Film details
- Year
- 1945
- Genre
- Drama, Film noir, War
- Source
- Internet Archive
- Rights
- Public domain — free to watch
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Lost Weekend (1945) Billy Wilder (Dir.), Ray Milland, Jane Wyman for free?
You can stream The Lost Weekend (1945) Billy Wilder (Dir.), Ray Milland, Jane Wyman (1945) free and legally on OldReel, via the Internet Archive.
Is The Lost Weekend (1945) Billy Wilder (Dir.), Ray Milland, Jane Wyman in the public domain?
Yes — it is in the public domain and can be watched and shared freely.
