Over the course of a desperate four-day binge, aspiring writer Don Birnam struggles with alcoholism as he spirals through hallucinations, self-deception, and heartbreak. Billy Wilder’s groundbreaking drama offers an unflinching portrait of addiction that forever changed the way Hollywood depicted the disease. The Lost Weekend remains one of Hollywood’s most powerful dramas. Billy Wilder’s masterful direction and Ray Milland’s Oscar-winning performance combine to create a gripping, psychologically rich film that shattered taboos and redefined cinematic realism.

“One of Billy Wilder’s greatest achievements.” — The Guardian

“A landmark in American filmmaking.” — The New York Times