Age of Consent
Seen it?1969 | 108 min | Drama
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Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
An elderly artist thinks he has become too stale and is past his prime. His friend (and agent) persuades him to go to an offshore island to try once more. On the island he re-discovers his muse in the form of a young girl.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$981K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 49K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Powell
- James MasonBradley Morahan
- Helen MirrenCora Ryan
- Jack MacGowranNat Kelly
- Neva Carr-GlynnMa Ryan
- Andonia KatsarosIsabel Marley
- Michael BoddyHendricks
- Harold HopkinsTed Farrell
- Slim DeGreyCooley
- Max MeldrumTV Interviewer
- Hudson FaucettNew Yorker