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Lost on a Mountain in Maine

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Lost on a Mountain in Maine

PG

Released Nov 1, 2024

1h 38m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Drama

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Lost on a Mountain in Maine tells the inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his family by a fast moving storm atop a treacherous mountain. For nine days Donn fights to stay alive as he attempts to survive the unforgiving wilderness of northern Maine without food, proper clothing, or the knowledge of how bad his situation really is. His disappearance sparks a massive search effort that captures national headlines and attracts hundreds of volunteers, including his own father who fears he may never see his son again.

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Lisa Kennedy

New York Times

Theirs may not be a wonderful life — and "Lost on a Mountain" never fully achieves its complicated halcyon aims — but an early scene of Ruth on the phone, rallying help in the search for Donn, is pure Mary Bailey.

Nov 5, 2024

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Joe Leydon

Variety

Despite its predictability and stretches of pokey pacing, director Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger’s drama remains engrossing throughout.

Nov 1, 2024

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Lost on a Mountain in Maine tells the inspiring true story of how Donn Fendler survived being lost on Maine's Mount Katahdin in 1939. Unfortunately, the hokey and trite way this story is told looks very fake and does a disservice to the real people.

Jan 4, 2025

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Jackie K. Cooper

jackiekcooper.com

An engrossing true story of miracles happening

Rated: 6/10

Nov 14, 2024

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Brett McCracken

The Gospel Coalition

I most appreciate how the film captures the bond between fathers and sons, and the particular challenge a dad faces when it comes to balancing risk, protection, freedom, and responsibility.

Nov 2, 2024

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Relates this true-life story as an old-fashioned boys’ adventure period piece, earnestly inspirational but rather plodding.... It’s just a pity it couldn’t have been made with as much dramatic urgency as dogged dedication.

Rated: C+

Nov 2, 2024

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Jeffrey

It had some great effects which added to the movie. Would definitely watch again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/11/24

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Alan

Great character development and well acted. I know the story and still felt wrapped up in every moment on the screen. Such an amazing story and the actors and crew did an excellent job of bringing it to life on the big screen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Raz

Wonderful movie about a Maine family and one boys adventure that thankfully ended well!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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Angel K

I like about lost boy who had experienced struggling life and death journey to survive. which is based in true story. that shocked and wowed me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/25

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Bopper57

Great film with a great cast and an inspirational true story. Produced by Sylvester Stallone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/05/24

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celia b

Wonderful film! Instead of the usual diet of big studio sensory overload, this movie develops the relationship between father and son that is at once tense and poignant. It also explores and reinforces the wonder of human tenacity and endurance. Luke David Blumm has an extraordinary rapport with the camera. From despair to innocence and joy, this young actor displays a depth of nuanced understanding of the human heart. He is an absolute joy to watch. Go see this film. Bring your kids!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/04/24

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Mr. Donald Fendler

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Mrs. Ruth Fendler

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Synopsis

Lost on a Mountain in Maine tells the inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his family by a fast moving storm atop a treacherous mountain. For nine days Donn fights to stay alive as he attempts to survive the unforgiving wilderness of northern Maine without food, proper clothing, or the knowledge of how bad his situation really is. His disappearance sparks a massive search effort that captures national headlines and attracts hundreds of volunteers, including his own father who fears he may never see his son again.

Director: Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger
Producer: Sylvester Stallone, Braden Aftergood, Dick Boyce, Ryan Cook, Heather Grehan
Screenwriter: Luke Paradise
Distributor: Blue Fox Entertainment
Production Co: Balboa Productions, Great Mountain
Rating: PG (Some Injury Images|Peril|Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 1, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 7, 2025
Runtime: 1h 38m

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