Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- irreverent
- lazy sunday
- light date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the romantic comedy predictable and largely unfunny, with only occasional laughs.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dylan Ramsey steals his neighbor's dog to manufacture time with her while pretending to help search for it.
The missing dog drives the phantom hunt and later conceals Dylan's best friend's diamond ring.
The diamond ring hidden by the dog creates the central complication when Dylan tries to return it.
The premise turns dog theft, fake searching, and a missing diamond ring into an intentionally farcical courtship plot.
Films like Lost & Found, and why
The Wedding Planner
Both are breezy romantic comedies built around contrived schemes, mistaken intentions, and comic complications.
Simply Irresistible
Both combine an unlikely courtship with broad situational humor and a protagonist pursuing romance through increasingly elaborate deception.
Forces of Nature
Both are 1990s romantic comedies centered on awkward romantic pursuit, comic misunderstandings, and a light commercial tone.
Movie Details
- Director
- Jeff Pollack
- Release Date
- 1999-04-23
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 5.1 / 10 (103)
Cast
- David Spade
- Sophie Marceau
- Patrick Bruel
- Artie Lange
- Mitchell Whitfield
- Christian Clemenson
- Estelle Harris
- Marla Gibbs
- Rose Marie
- Martin Sheen
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Lost & Found about?
- A scheming restaurateur steals his neighbor’s dog to engineer a romance, then gets trapped in a comic scramble over a hidden diamond ring.
- What is Lost & Found like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lost & Found as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Lost & Found violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Lost & Found.
- What did critics think of Lost & Found?
- Critics broadly found the romantic comedy predictable and largely unfunny, with only occasional laughs.
- Which films are like Lost & Found?
- Films with a similar feel include The Wedding Planner, Simply Irresistible, and Forces of Nature.
- How long is Lost & Found?
- Lost & Found runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Lost & Found?
- In United States, Lost & Found is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
