Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- sensual
- intimate
- romantic evening
- quiet weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the central performances and Moroccan setting appealing but judged the romantic drama uneven and familiar.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Katherine's relationship with the much younger Owen is the central romantic premise.
Katherine encounters Owen while attending a retreat in Morocco, away from her established life.
The keywords identify Katherine as a writer confronting writer's block during the retreat.
The relationship develops within a Moroccan retreat setting rather than an ordinary domestic or workplace environment.
Films like Lonely Planet, and why
The Mother
age-gap romance, introspective emotional drama, and an adult woman seeking transformation abroad
The Bridges of Madison County
mature romantic drama centered on a complicated relationship and emotional renewal
Before Sunrise
romantic self-discovery in an evocative foreign setting with wistful, adult themes
Movie Details
- Director
- Susannah Grant
- Release Date
- 2024-10-10
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (217)
Cast
- Laura Dern
- Liam Hemsworth
- Diana Silvers
- Bellina Logan
- Sami Fekkak
- Gustav Dyekjær Giese
- Rachida Brakni
- Younès Boucif
- Francesco Martino
- Ben Youcef
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Lonely Planet about?
- A blocked novelist finds an unexpected, high-stakes romance with a younger man during a life-changing Moroccan retreat.
- What is Lonely Planet like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lonely Planet as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Lonely Planet violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Lonely Planet.
- What did critics think of Lonely Planet?
- Critics generally found the central performances and Moroccan setting appealing but judged the romantic drama uneven and familiar.
- Which films are like Lonely Planet?
- Films with a similar feel include The Mother, The Bridges of Madison County, and Before Sunrise.
- How long is Lonely Planet?
- Lonely Planet runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Lonely Planet?
- In United States, Lonely Planet streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
