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Lost and Delirious (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Lost and Delirious is a 2001 romantic drama directed by Léa Pool, starring Piper Perabo and Jessica Paré. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $396,897 worldwide. Critics gave it 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
51%
worldwide gross
$396.9K
Metascore
53
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Lost and Delirious (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Léa Pool
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lost and Delirious About?

The premise of Lost and Delirious without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

At a prestigious boarding school, three teenage girls forge a strong connection while exploring the challenges of adolescence. They grapple with themes of desire, loyalty, and self-discovery, finding their bonds tested by shifting allegiances and the complexities of young love. The girls must confront difficult choices and navigate the blurred lines between trust and deceit as they seek their own versions of freedom and identity.

Lost and Delirious Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • girls' boarding school
  • lesbian romance
  • lesbian relationship
  • teenage sexuality
  • coming of age
  • private school
  • lesbian character
  • all girls school
  • first love
  • female sexuality
  • forbidden love
  • teenage sex
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  • sex with a student
  • sex in bed
  • schoolgirl
  • lesbian student
  • lesbian roommate
  • lesbian love
  • high school girl
  • female female kiss
  • lesbian sex
  • teenage girl
  • lesbian couple
  • female nudity
  • lesbians caught in bed
  • f rated
  • outdoor sex
  • based on novel
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • aerial camera shot
  • sex with a teenager
  • teenage girl as protagonist
  • teenage protagonist
  • female protagonist
  • teenager
  • high school student
  • female high school student
  • female student
  • student
  • female director
  • female filmmaker
  • sexual awakening
  • friendship between girls
  • caught in bed
  • woman wears a tie
  • new queer cinema
  • roommate
  • death
  • friend
  • friendship
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Cast & crew

Lost and Delirious Cast

Piper Perabo leads the cast, with Jessica Paré. Directed by Léa Pool.

From the director

More from Léa Pool

More films directed by Léa Pool, best-rated first: Set Me Free, Pink Ribbons, Inc., Worst Case, We Get Married and The Passion of Augustine.

Full filmography
Ratings

Lost and Delirious Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Lost and Delirious 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

Plot

Lost and Delirious Plot Summary

What happens in Lost and Delirious from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mary, portrayed as a 14-year-old freshman, finds herself navigating the complexities of life at an all-girls boarding school nestled in the heart of rural Ontario. Assigned to a dorm with two seniors, the vivacious Paulie and local girl Victoria, Mary quickly becomes entwined in their lives. From the very first day, Paulie transforms a mundane afternoon into an exhilarating dance party, livening up the dreary environment by spiking the punch with liquor, setting a carefree tone that allows Mary to slowly shed her inherent shyness.

Full summary

The whole story of Lost and Delirious, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Lost and Delirious Box Office

Lost and Delirious grossed $396,897 worldwide. $307,233 came from the US and Canada and $89,664 (23%) from the rest of the world.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$396.9K

US & Canada
$307.2K
International
$89.7K
US & Canada 77% Rest of the world 23%
Videos

Lost and Delirious Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Lost and Delirious.

Lost & Delirious - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Lost and Delirious?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is Mary's age when she enters the all-girls boarding school?

Cars

Cars in Lost and Delirious

3 cars on screen, including the 1998 Volvo V70 XC Cross Country and the 1999 Ford Windstar.

  • 1998 Volvo V70 XC Cross Country in Lost and Delirious 1998 Volvo V70 XC Cross Country Minor role
  • 1999 Ford Windstar in Lost and Delirious 1999 Ford Windstar Background role
  • 1995 Volkswagen Golf III Typ 1H in Lost and Delirious 1995 Volkswagen Golf III Typ 1H Background role
Details

Lost and Delirious Also Known As

23 alternative titles, including “El último suspiro” and “Assunto de Meninas”.

Also known as
  • El último suspiro
  • Assunto de Meninas
  • La Rage au coeur
  • Rebelles
  • Kayip ve çilgin
  • A Outra Metade do Amor
  • Zagubione
  • Pasión prohibida
  • Szép szédülés
  • Lost and delirious - Verrückt nach Liebe
  • Lost and Delirious - Bezaubernde Biester
  • La Rage au cœur
+11 more
  • L'altra metà dell'amore
  • Elátkozott szerelem
  • Вас не догонят
  • 意乱情迷
  • אבודות והוזות
  • 상실의 시대, დაკარგული და შეშლილი
  • Kayıp ve Çılgın
  • 翼をください
  • Загублені й несамовиті
  • Pasiune și disperare103
  • Ztracená

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FAQ

Lost and Delirious FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Lost and Delirious, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lost and Delirious?

Lost and Delirious runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Lost and Delirious released?

Lost and Delirious was released on July 6, 2001.

Who directed Lost and Delirious?

Lost and Delirious was directed by Léa Pool.

More films by Léa Pool

Who is in the cast of Lost and Delirious?

Lost and Delirious stars Piper Perabo and Jessica Paré.

How much did Lost and Delirious make at the box office?

Lost and Delirious grossed $396,897 worldwide ($307,233 domestic, $89,664 international).

How is Lost and Delirious rated?

Lost and Delirious has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.

Does Lost and Delirious have a post-credit scene?

No. Lost and Delirious has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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