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The Age of Innocence

Seen it?

1993 | 138 min | Drama, Romance

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved The Heiress or Tess, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Costume Design. Won 1 Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. Won 1 BAFTA: Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $68 million worldwide on a $34 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 488K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Martin Scorsese

  • Daniel Day-LewisNewland Archer
  • Michelle PfeifferEllen Olenska
  • Winona RyderMay Welland
  • Alexis SmithLouisa van der Luyden
  • Geraldine ChaplinMrs. Welland
  • Jonathan PryceRivière
  • Richard E. GrantLawrence "Larry" Lefferts
  • Alec McCowenSillerton Jackson
  • Mary Beth HurtRegina Beaufort
  • Stuart WilsonJulius Beaufort