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Lost Girls

Lost Girls

Drama · Mystery · Thriller · 2020

When Mari Gilbert's daughter disappears, police inaction drives her own investigation into the gated Long Island community where Shannan was last seen. Her search brings attention to over a dozen murdered prostitutes.

Movie details

Lost Girls

2020 Drama · Mystery · Thriller 1h 35m

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6.1 / 10

Community rating

When Mari Gilbert's daughter disappears, police inaction drives her own investigation into the gated Long Island community where Shannan was last seen. Her search brings attention to over a dozen murdered prostitutes.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Lost Girls?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Liz Garbus

Written by

Michael Werwie

Amy Ryan

Amy Ryan

Mari Gilbert

Thomasin McKenzie

Thomasin McKenzie

Sherre Gilbert

Lola Kirke

Lola Kirke

Kim

Gabriel Byrne

Gabriel Byrne

Richard Dormer

Oona Laurence

Oona Laurence

Sarra Gilbert

Dean Winters

Dean Winters

Dean Bostick

Molly Brown

Molly Brown

Missy

Court is in session

Put Lost Girls on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.