---
title: "The Lost City"
year: 2005
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-lost-city-2005"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9700
imdb_id: "tt0343996"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 144
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 128
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Lost City (2005) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-lost-city-2005

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Lost City is a 2005 American drama film directed and co-produced by Andy Garcia, who also stars in the production alongside Dustin Hoffman, Ines Sastre, and Bill Murray. Set in Havana, Cuba in the late 1950s, the film falls into the genres of drama, romance, and history, with a runtime of two hours and twenty-four minutes. The story depicts a wealthy family, featuring a prominent nightclub owner named Fico Fellove, whose lives are disrupted by the Cuban Revolution. The family becomes caught in the violent transition from the oppressive regime of Batista to the Marxist government of Fidel Castro. Attempting to remain apolitical during the turmoil, the violent political shifts ultimately lead the nightclub owner to flee to New York. The film was released in the United States on September 3, 2005.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, FlixFling |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andy Garcia
- **Networks / Studios**: Lions Gate Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Andy Garcia** as *Fico Fellove*
- **Richard Bradford** as *Don Donoso Fellove*
- **Nestor Carbonell** as *Luis Fellove*
- **Enrique Murciano** as *Ricardo Fellove*
- **Dominik Garcia** as *Mercedes Fellove*
- **Dustin Hoffman** as *Meyer Lansky*
- **Bill Murray** as *The Writer*
- **Lorena Feijóo** as *Leonela*
- **Steven Bauer** as *Captain Castel*
- **Juan Fernández** as *President Fulgencio Batista*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Lost City online?
The Lost City is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Lost City worth watching?
The Lost City holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 128 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Lost City and when was it released?
The Lost City is a feature film with a runtime of 144 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Lost City?
The Lost City was directed by Andy Garcia.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Lost City — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9700)
- [The Lost City (2005) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343996/fullcredits/)
- [The Lost City (2005) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9700-the-lost-city/cast)
- [The Lost City (2005 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/The_Lost_City_(2005_film))
- [The Lost City](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page)
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