Lonely Planet

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Lonely Planet

Released Oct 11, 2024

1h 34m

Romance

Drama

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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.

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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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

This movie is smart enough to be about something deeper... It goes on way too long, but it sort of moved me.

Nov 4, 2024

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Caroline Siede

AV Club

Lonely Planet isn’t steamy like The Idea Of You or zany like A Family Affair, but it has a vibes-over-plot appeal that carries over to its central romance.

Rated: B-

Oct 22, 2024

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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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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

A romance set at a retreat in Morocco where being lonely becomes a pathway to a new life.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 26, 2024

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Wade Major

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's just the two of them talking, and talking, and talking... and more talking. It wore me down.

Nov 4, 2024

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Ronak Kotecha

The Times of India

Without its scenic backdrop and charismatic leads, this movie would have likely been as forgettable as its premise.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 24, 2024

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Audience Member

I wanted to like this movie. The storyline could even have pulled it off, but the actors had no chemistry at all. They both just seemed like nice people.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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James H

The movie seems to have some depth at first, as you are introduced to the various writers at the conference, some of whom are quirky, interesting characters. Plus the scenery in Morocco is beautiful. However, the premise is ridiculous (a young hunk finance guy breaks up with his cute writer girlfriend while on a trip and immediately runs to the arms of an older, reclusive writer). The dialogue is like that of a bad soap opera, and there is zero chemistry between the lead characters.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Anita S

This movie is so stale and bland. It’s like you’ll keep waiting for something to actually happen and nothing does. Bad acting, bad plot. Bad everything.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Julia W

Beautiful scenery and a perfect story line for those of us that want entertainment and not deep thoughts. Don’t over think just enjoy🤪

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/25

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Anne Marie L

Romanic and endearing. Definitely recommended for romantics.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Filip G

It's not as bad as it looks. Just plausible and well acted enough to worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/25

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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: 3dot productions, Kasbah Films
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 11, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 11, 2024
Runtime: 1h 34m