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Poster for Youth

Youth

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2015 | 125 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Leaving Las Vegas or Voicemails for Isabelle, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Two lifelong friends bond whilst vacationing in a luxury Swiss Alps lodge as they ponder retirement. While Fred has no plans to resume his musical career despite the urging of his loving daughter Lena, Mick is intent on finishing the screenplay for what may be his last important film for his muse Brenda. And where will inspiration lead their younger friend Jimmy, an actor grasping to make sense of his next performance?

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 2 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 1 Critics' Choice Award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $24 million worldwide on a $13 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 97K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Paolo Sorrentino

  • Michael CaineFred Ballinger
  • Harvey KeitelMick Boyle
  • Rachel WeiszLena Ballinger
  • Paul DanoJimmy Tree
  • Jane FondaBrenda Morel
  • Mark KozelekMark Kozelek
  • Robert SeethalerLuca Moroder
  • Alex MacqueenQueen's Emissary
  • Luna MijovićMasseuse
  • Tom LipinskiScreenwriter in Love