Lost Horizon
Come to Shangri-La! Come to a new world of music, a new world of adventure, and a new world of love!
1973 • 147 min • Adventure · Drama · Fantasy · Music · Romance
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 54 Audience · 41 · 100%
A diverse group survives an airplane crash in the Himalayas and discovers the hidden utopian valley of Shangri-La. They grapple with the appeal of eternal peace versus the outside world. This musical adventure explores themes of escape, leadership, and finding purpose.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some peril from an airplane crash and mountain environment
- Cultural differences are central to the plot
What it models well
- Peace and harmony
- Community and belonging
- Embracing new cultures
- Leadership and responsibility
Talk about it after
- The meaning of paradise and utopia
- Finding purpose in life
- Coping with change and uncertainty
- The value of different perspectives
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Top billed cast
Director: Charles Jarrott • Crew: Larry Kramer
Trailers & clips
The official theatrical trailer for LOST HORIZON in HD
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.4/10 (41)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $5,900,000
- Box office
- $3,800,000
- IMDb
- tt0070337
