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Eleanor the Great

2025Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic526.6Rotten Tomatoes68%85%

A melancholic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades.

Feels like

  • Dramedy
  • Later-in-Life
  • Emotional Reconnection
  • New York City
  • Friendship
  • Character-Driven
  • Poignant
  • Introspective

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Scarlett Johansson
Written by
Tory Kamen
Produced by
Scarlett Johansson, Trudie Styler, Jessamine Burgum
Music by
Dustin O'Halloran

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Facts

September 4, 2025 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
September 4, 2025
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$4 million
Available in
100 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Eleanor the Great?"

Questions about Eleanor the Great

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eleanor the Great?

Netflix

In the United States, Eleanor the Great streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 65 other countries.

Is Eleanor the Great worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is Eleanor the Great okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Eleanor the Great?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Eleanor the Great plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.