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Lost Illusions

7.420212h 29mMMovieDramaRomanceHistory

Lucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams.

DirectorXavier Giannoli
WriterYves Stavrides
ProducersSidonie Dumas·Christine de Jekel

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Xavier Giannoli

BVBenjamin Voisin
Benjamin Voisin
Lucien de Rubempré
CFCécile de France
Cécile de France
Louise de Bargeton
VLVincent Lacoste
Vincent Lacoste
Étienne Lousteau
XDXavier Dolan
Xavier Dolan
Nathan d'Anastazio
SDSalomé Dewaels
Salomé Dewaels
Coralie
JBJeanne Balibar
Jeanne Balibar
Marquise d'Espard
AMAndré Marcon
André Marcon
Baron du Châtelet
LLLouis-Do de Lencquesaing
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Finot
GDGérard Depardieu
Gérard Depardieu
Dauriat
JSJean-François Stévenin
Jean-François Stévenin
Singali
ABAlexis Barbosa
Alexis Barbosa
Nobleman
AMArnaud de Montlivault
Arnaud de Montlivault
The Pathetic Customer

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Lost Illusions — streaming FAQ

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Is Lost Illusions on Netflix?

No, Lost Illusions is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

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Lost Illusions isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.