Lost on a Mountain in Maine: reviews

What the critics say average 5.6 from 15 outlets

• 7.5 The Gospel CoalitionBrett McCracken 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. Read
• 7.5 NYC Movie GuruAvi Offer Despite those minor missteps, Lost on a Mountain in Maine boasts fine performances from the entire cast including Caitlin FitzGerald as Donn's mother, Ruth. Everything from the cinematography to the editing and music score are solid. Read
• 7.0 VarietyJoe Leydon Despite its predictability and stretches of pokey pacing, director Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger’s drama remains engrossing throughout. Read
• 7.0 Loud and Clear ReviewsJustin Bower Outstanding performances from Blumm and Sparks make this unique, though somewhat flawed inspirational drama stand out among the rest. Read
• 6.3 Mark Reviews MoviesMark Dujsik The technique becomes something of a hindrance to the actual drama of this fictionalized account. Read
• 6.0 Film ThreatAlex Saveliev Undemanding audiences looking for beautifully shot, old-school, suitable-for-all-ages cinematic fluff will likely find plenty to enjoy here. Read
• 6.0 Common Sense MediaTara McNamara This fact-based drama successfully communicates the fact that Donn's survival isn't a miracle; rather, it's the result of his own grit, gumption, and perseverance. That said, Lost on a Mountain in Maine doesn't quite hit the emotional heights that it likely did in book form. Read
• 5.8 One Guy's OpinionFrank Swietek "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" relates this true-life story as an old-fashioned boys’ adventure period piece, earnestly inspirational but rather plodding. Read
• 5.5 High on FilmsAkash Deshpande So, while the adventurous tale is fairly lackluster, their rooted performances keep you invested in the child's well-being. Read
• 5.0 New York TimesLisa Kennedy 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. Read
• 5.0 Casey's Movie ManiaCasey Chong Despite some fine performances, this otherwise inspiring true story of a boy's survival lacks the necessary grit. Read
• 5.0 MovieWebMark Keizer More a family friendly drama with a light, faith-based streak than a tough-minded survival epic, Lost on a Mountain in Maine achieves its modest aims and even jerks an easily-achieved tear by the end. Read
• 4.0 CinemalogueTodd Jorgenson Unsure how to shape a compelling narrative from its remarkable true-life source material, this faith-based combination of documentary elements with fictionalized re-enactments lacks subtlety and surprise. Read
• 4.0 ColliderErick Massoto Lost on a Mountain in Maine really wants to convince you that it's telling a marvelous story, but does little work to prove it. Read
• 3.0 Culture MixCarla Hay 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. Read