Content Warnings
- 🟡 30/100 A woman is seen in a revealing dress, suggestive but not explicit.
- 🔴 80/100 Main character is shown drinking heavily in a bar.
- 🔴 90/100 Main character experiences severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms, including hallucinations.
- 🔴 100/100 Main character goes on a binge, showing the destructive effects of alcoholism.
- 🟡 40/100 A brief physical altercation in a bar, no serious injuries shown.
- 🟡 50/100 Main character becomes aggressive and throws objects in frustration.
- 🟢 20/100 Mild cursing in a heated conversation.
Details for The Lost Weekend (1945)
What is the main plot of The Lost Weekend (1945)?
The Lost Weekend follows the story of Don Birnam, a struggling writer and chronic alcoholic, over a four-day drinking binge. The film explores his descent into alcoholism, his strained relationships, and his attempts to overcome his addiction.
Who plays the lead role in The Lost Weekend?
Ray Milland plays the lead role of Don Birnam, the alcoholic writer whose weekend binge is the central focus of the film.
Did The Lost Weekend win any major awards?
Yes, The Lost Weekend won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Billy Wilder), Best Actor (Ray Milland), and Best Adapted Screenplay.
What is the significance of the title The Lost Weekend?
The title refers to the four-day period during which Don Birnam's alcoholism spirals out of control, leading to a series of harrowing and self-destructive events. The 'lost weekend' symbolizes his lost time, opportunities, and battles with addiction.
Who are the other key actors in The Lost Weekend besides Ray Milland?
Other key actors include Jane Wyman as Helen St. James, Don's supportive girlfriend; Phillip Terry as Wick Birnam, Don's concerned brother; and Howard Da Silva as Nat, the bartender who plays a significant role in Don's story.
