Lost Highway
A tormented jazz musician finds himself lost in an enigmatic story involving murder, surveillance, gangsters, doppelgängers, and an impossible transformation inside a prison cell.
Release Year
1997
Runtime
134 min
Audience Score
7.5
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Story Snapshot
A tormented jazz musician finds himself lost in an enigmatic story involving murder, surveillance, gangsters, doppelgängers, and an impossible transformation inside a prison cell.
Why This Page Helps
Lost Highway is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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Lost Highway is best for viewers who want drama, thriller, mystery without having to browse blindly.
What tone does Lost Highway have?
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