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Lost and Found streaming

1979 Movie United Kingdom Comedy 105 min Ages 8+

By: Melvin Frank With: David Bolt, Paul Sorvino, Richard Adams, Mary Pirie, John Candy

A college professor (George Segal) and an English divorcee (Glenda Jackson) meet and marry while on a vacation in France. When the bride returns home she finds life less than rosey as the jungle of academia unfolds and the mirth of marriage fades.

Filmium rating

49%

Mood

Comedic

Lighthearted

Romantic

Cast & Crew

Melvin Frank

Jack Rose

Barbara Hamilton

Roger Periard

Richard Adams

Hollis McLaren

Rob Garrison

Glenda Jackson

Patricia Collins

James Morris

John Bayliss

Diana Barrington

Nicole D'Amour

Martin Short

Robert Goodier

John Anthony Robinow

James Hurdle

Lois Maxwell

John Candy

Dennis Strong

Denise Baillargeon

John Cunningham

David Bolt

Janie Sell

Bruno Engler

Douglas Campbell

George Segal

Cec Linder

Ken Pogue

Leslie Carlson

Mary Pirie

Maureen Stapleton

Paul Sorvino

Sandy Webster

Producer

Arnold Kopelson

Cast

George Segal

Glenda Jackson

John Candy

Martin Short

Maureen Stapleton

Paul Sorvino

Director

Melvin Frank

Author

Melvin Frank

Budget

Independent Financing

Mid-Budget

Narrative Structure

Repetitive Encounters

Romantic Comedy Structure

Time-Period

1970S

Central Conflict

Relationship Quarrels

Repeated Breakups And Reunions

Romantic Clashes

Characters

American College Professor

Divorced British Secretary

Romantic Couple

Ending

Ambiguous Reconciliation

Cyclical Relationship

Historical Context

1970S Romantic Comedy Trends

Key Plot Points

Attempted Fake Suicide

Car Collisions

Hasty Marriage

Ski Slope Accident

Setting

Ski Resort

Switzerland

Vacation Locales

Shooting Location

Toronto

Theme

Love And Conflict

Marriage Challenges

Relationship Dynamics

Genre

Comedy

Romance

Romantic Comedy

Audiences

Adult Viewers

Romantic Comedy Fans

Titles

Lost And Found

Box Office Success

Box Office Failure

Critical Reception

Critic Disappointment

Negative Comparisons

Poor Reviews

Popularity

Low Popularity

Ratings

Imdb 4.9 Out Of 10

Reception

Box Office Failure

Negative Critical Reception

Production Countries

Canada

United Kingdom

Release Year

1979

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