Lost in La Mancha (2002)
Kernel Score: 79% · 230 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2002-02-11
Runtime: 93 minutes
Where to watch Lost in La Mancha
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Philo, The Roku Channel, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Fulton and Pepe's 2000 documentary captures Terry Gilliam's attempt to get The Man Who Killed Don Quixote off the ground. Back injuries, freakish storms, and more zoom in to sabotage the project.
Lost in La Mancha parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Lost in La Mancha is an R-rated documentary about a troubled film production with no significant objectionable content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Keith Fulton
Cast
- Jeff Bridges as Narrator (voice)
- Johnny Depp as Self
- Vanessa Paradis as Self
- Jean Rochefort as Self
- Terry Gilliam as Self - Writer & Director
- Tony Grisoni as Self - Co-Writer
- Philip A. Patterson as Self - First Assistant Director
- Nicola Pecorini as Self - Director of Photography
- Andrea Calderwood as Self - Former Head of Production
- Bernard Bouix as Self - Executive Producer
Lost in La Mancha FAQ
Is Lost in La Mancha good?
Lost in La Mancha has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 230 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Lost in La Mancha?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Philo, The Roku Channel and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is Lost in La Mancha OK for kids?
Lost in La Mancha is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Lost in La Mancha is an R-rated documentary about a troubled film production with no significant objectionable content.
What movies are like Lost in La Mancha?
If you liked Lost in La Mancha, try Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy, Hitchcock/Truffaut, Jodorowsky's Dune and Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.