"Lost Girls" is a gripping drama inspired by real events, focusing on the story of Mari Gilbert and her relentless pursuit to find her missing daughter, Shannan.
When Shannan mysteriously disappears, Mari's quest for answers leads her to dark truths about her daughter's life and uncovers a series of unsolved murders of young female sex workers on the South Shore barrier islands of Long Island.
As Mari digs deeper, she exposes police negligence and challenges the authorities to find her daughter and bring the killer to justice.
Release Information
- Release Date: March 13, 2020
- Duration: 95 minutes
- Rating: R (for language and some sexual content)
- Country of Origin: United States
Cast & Crew
- Main Cast:
- Amy Ryan as Mari Gilbert
- Thomasin McKenzie as Sherre Gilbert
- Lola Kirke as Kim Gilbert
- Oona Laurence as Sarra Gilbert
- Director: Liz Garbus
- Writers: Michael Werwie (based on the book "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery" by Robert Kolker)
Where to Stream
United States (US)
There are currently no streaming offers in the US.
Streaming: The movie is available on Netflix and the Netflix basic with Ads option.
Australia (AU)
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Streaming: Aussies can catch the movie on both Netflix and the Netflix basic with Ads option.
United Kingdom (GB)
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Streaming: For those in the UK, the movie is streaming on Netflix and also on the Netflix basic with Ads option.
Germany (DE)
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Streaming: In Germany, you can stream the movie on Netflix and its basic version with Ads.
Brazil (BR)
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Streaming: Brazilians can enjoy the movie on Netflix and the Netflix basic with Ads version.
Spain (ES)
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Streaming: In Spain, the movie is available for streaming on Netflix and the Netflix basic with Ads option.
France (FR)
There are currently no streaming offers in the FR.
Streaming: The French audience can watch the movie on Netflix and its basic version with Ads.
Canada (CA)
There are currently no streaming offers in the CA.
Streaming: Canadians can stream the movie on Netflix and the Netflix basic with Ads option.
Production Details
- Production Company: Archer Gray, Langley Park Productions
- Distributor: Netflix
- Budget: Not publicly disclosed
- Box Office Collection: As the movie was released on Netflix, traditional box office collections are not applicable.
Reception
- Critical Reception: "Lost Girls" received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Amy Ryan's powerful performance and the film's haunting portrayal of a real-life tragedy.
The movie sheds light on the systemic issues that often neglect the marginalized and vulnerable in society. The direction by Liz Garbus, primarily known for her documentaries, brings a raw and authentic touch to the narrative. - Audience Reception: Viewers appreciated the film's focus on the emotional journey of a mother searching for her daughter, rather than sensationalizing the crime aspect. The movie's sensitive handling of the subject matter and its emphasis on the human stories behind the headlines resonated with many.
- Awards & Nominations: While "Lost Girls" did not sweep major award ceremonies, Amy Ryan's performance was highlighted and recognized in several film festivals and critic circles.