# Lost in America (1985)

> A status-conscious Los Angeles couple abandons secure careers for a luxurious road-life fantasy that collides with American absurdity and financial reality.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16351

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Albert Brooks
- Cast: Albert Brooks, Julie Hagerty, Michael Greene, Garry Marshall, Maggie Roswell, Tom Tarpey, Ernie Brown, Joey Coleman
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089504/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sardonic, uncomfortable, lazy sunday, road movie marathon

## Synopsis

A yuppie couple's dream of freedom turns into a chaotic road trip across America.

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