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The Lost Weekend

7.619451h 41mNRMovieDrama

Longtime alcoholic Don Birnam has been sober for ten days and appears to be over the worst... but his craving has just become more insidious. Evading a country weekend planned by his brother and girlfriend, he begins a four-day bender that just might be his last – one way or another.

DirectorBilly Wilder
WritersCharles Brackett·Billy Wilder
ProducerCharles Brackett

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Billy Wilder

RMRay Milland
Ray Milland
Don Birnam
JWJane Wyman
Jane Wyman
Helen St. James
PTPhillip Terry
Phillip Terry
Wick Birnam
HSHoward Da Silva
Howard Da Silva
Nat the Bartender
DDDoris Dowling
Doris Dowling
Gloria
FFFrank Faylen
Frank Faylen
'Bim' Nolan
MYMary Young
Mary Young
Mrs. Deveridge
ASAnita Sharp-Bolster
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Mrs. Foley
LFLilian Fontaine
Lilian Fontaine
Mrs. Charles St. James
FOFrank Orth
Frank Orth
Opera Cloak Room Attendant
LRLewis L. Russell
Lewis L. Russell
Charles St. James
AA
Andy Andrews
Alcoholic (uncredited)

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The Lost Weekend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lost Weekend?

The Lost Weekend isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Lost Weekend on Netflix?

No, The Lost Weekend is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Lost Weekend on Amazon Prime Video?

The Lost Weekend isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Lost Weekend for free?

The Lost Weekend isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.