Lonely Planet

Released Oct 11

1h 34m

Romance

Drama

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38%

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37 Reviews

40%

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100+ Ratings

A reclusive novelist arrives at a prestigious writer's retreat in Morocco, hoping the remote setting will unlock her writer's block. While there, she meets a young man -- what starts as an acquaintanceship evolves into an intoxicating, life-altering love affair.

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Critics Consensus

Lonely Planet coasts by on the gravitational pull of its charming stars and setting, but a lack of real heat keeps this romantic drama curiously uninvolving.

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Jen Yamato

Washington Post

This lethargic romantic drama forces chemistry where there is none and, worse, sells out its aspirationally cool, intelligent female protagonist with an endgame that she — and the luminous Laura Dern — hardly deserves.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 18, 2024

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Robert Levin

Newsday

It's more subtle and thoughtful than one might expect, and the actors bring it home.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 15, 2024

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Ed Power

Daily Telegraph (UK)

In Lonely Planet, the flayed cadaver of When Harry Met Sally is grafted to the freshly disinterred remains of Sofia Coppola’s Lost In Translation and sent shambling out into the world.

Rated: 1/5

Oct 14, 2024

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Erik Childress

Movie Madness Podcast

The quickest way to curing writer’s block may just be to get yourself a Hemsworth, but despite some nice scenes between the leads, the writing here does nothing to differentiate itself from most of the generic having-a-good-time love affairs seen recently

Rated: 2/4

Oct 17, 2024

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Jennifer Green

Common Sense Media

Despite gorgeous actors, an enticing location, and an interesting idea to set this film at a writer's retreat for global literati, there's a surprising lack of passion in the package as a whole.

Oct 16, 2024

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Valentina Morillo

El Español (Spain)

It can be watched effortlessly and is a great plan for a quiet Saturday afternoon, but its dramatic progression is that of a healthy and resting heart's electrocardiogram. And that's not what we ask of a romantic movie.

Oct 16, 2024

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Gloria D

This is a film to enjoy. The actors have excellent chemistry, the script is plausible, and well written, all acting is good and beautiful scenery. You can feel good at the end. There ARE people who are really interested and protective of another and seeking to become a better person. Not a sexy Romcom - a thoughtful study of character and love.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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Birithivy Y

Lonely Planet - 6/10. I feel like people are being too harsh on this film. In comparison to the Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron romcom, this is better, but just by a little bit. Lonely Planet is a travelogue romcom based in Morocco with some noticeable stars. Its a by the books, slightly cheesy, but totally predictable romcom about second chances at love and seeing love in different perspectives. Its one of those movies that you totally understand why these actors signed on. Laura Dern, get that Netflix money because you deserve it for all the hard work you’ve done over the years. She doesn’t need to be in a project like this, but, if it means just doing a simple film in a great location like Morocco, then by all means! You also got Liam Hesmworth and Diana Silvers here, so there’s a noticeable presence. But, its just not that interesting in terms of originality. Its nice to look at and its one of those films that just coasts on charm and visuals. Which isn’t a bad thing whatsoever. While its raining outside and being muggy, this ended up being a nice casual watch, though its not memorable to say the least.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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Jen P

A charming, well acted romance with believable central characters. Easy watching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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JD I

Better than Cats...

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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Susan K

I liked the fact that this movie had a plausible plot that unfolded slowly. It wasn’t silly or ridiculous like most movies of its kind. The settings were beautiful, the actors were good and the happy ending was charming, not sappy. I thought both Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth were well cast. I don’t know why the critics hated it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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Vicki C

I loved it, easy to watch and the 2 stars really made it work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/16/24

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Susannah Grant

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Laura Dern

Katherine Loewe

Liam Hemsworth

Owen Brophy

Diana Silvers

Lily Kemp

Younès Boucif

Rafih Abdo

Adriano Giannini

Ugo Jaconelli

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Synopsis

A reclusive novelist arrives at a prestigious writer's retreat in Morocco, hoping the remote setting will unlock her writer's block. While there, she meets a young man -- what starts as an acquaintanceship evolves into an intoxicating, life-altering love affair.

Director: Susannah Grant
Producer: Liza Chasin, Susannah Grant, Sarah Timberman
Screenwriter: Susannah Grant
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Kasbah Films, 3dot productions
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 11, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 11, 2024
Runtime: 1h 34m

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