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The Age of Innocence

1993·Movie
2h 18min·PG
81
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Big heart, immersive world.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply romantic and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

History, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

In a world of tradition. In an age of innocence. They dared to break the rules.

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.
Period RomanceGilded Age DramaSocial EtiquetteForbidden LoveMelancholicVisually SumptuousHistorical AccuracySubtle TensionPsychological Drama

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Age of Innocence legally?

The Age of Innocence is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Age of Innocence worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Age of Innocence rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Age of Innocence?

2 h 18 min

The Age of Innocence runs 2 h 18 min.

Is The Age of Innocence based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Age of Innocence?

Critics90
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate The Age of Innocence higher (90) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Age of Innocence a box office hit?

Budget$34 million
Box office$32 million

No. It cost about $34 million to make and earned $32 million worldwide, 95% of its budget.

What language is The Age of Innocence in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Age of Innocence?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Age of Innocence in 87 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Age of Innocence use?

IronyThe GhostAdaptation Name ChangeHotter and SexierBroken TreasureMore than Mind ControlHappy Marriage CharadeTime SkipPretty in MinkAdaptational AttractivenessStepford SuburbiaAdaptation Dye-Joband 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for The Age of Innocence, including Irony, The Ghost, Adaptation Name Change.