Lost Horizon (1937)
Kernel Score: 76% · 237 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1937-03-03
Runtime: 132 minutes
Where to watch Lost Horizon
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
British diplomat Robert Conway and a small group of civilians crash-land in the Himalayas, where they are rescued by the inhabitants of the hidden, idyllic valley of Shangri-La. Protected by the mountains from the world outside, where the clouds of World War II are gathering, Shangri-La provides a seductive escape for the world-weary Conway.
Lost Horizon parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that this classic adventure drama involves a plane crash and depicts the looming threat of World War II.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a plane crash and references to the gathering clouds of World War II, without graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Ronald Colman as Robert " Bob " Conway
- Jane Wyatt as Sondra Bizet
- Edward Everett Horton as Alexander P. " Lovey " Lovett
- John Howard as George Conway
- Thomas Mitchell as Henry Barnard
- Margo as Maria
- Isabel Jewell as Gloria Stone
- H.B. Warner as Chang
- Sam Jaffe as High Lama
- John Burton as Wynant (uncredited)
Lost Horizon FAQ
Is Lost Horizon good?
Lost Horizon has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Lost Horizon?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Lost Horizon OK for kids?
Lost Horizon is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that this classic adventure drama involves a plane crash and depicts the looming threat of World War II.
What movies are like Lost Horizon?
If you liked Lost Horizon, try Seven Years in Tibet, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, Black Box and Cast Away.