Our Souls at Night
Seen it?2017 | 101 min | Romance, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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. If you loved The Way We Were or The Magnificent Ambersons, 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 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Addie Moore and Louis Waters, a widow and widower, have lived next to each other for years. The pair have almost no relationship, but that all changes when Addie tries to make a connection with her neighbour.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 105K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ritesh Batra
- Robert RedfordLouis Waters
- Jane FondaAddie Moore
- Matthias SchoenaertsGene
- Iain ArmitageJamie
- Judy GreerHolly
- Phyllis SomervilleRuth
- Bruce DernDorlan
- John C. AshtonOld Rudy
- Randy MooreCharlie
- Audrey WaltersRealtor