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45 Years

2015·Movie
1h 35min·R
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic947.4Rotten Tomatoes96%67%

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A , romance movie: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Do we really know our loved ones?

There is just one week until Kate Mercer's 45th wedding anniversary and the planning for the party is going well. But then a letter arrives for her husband. The body of his first love has been discovered, frozen and preserved in the icy glaciers of the Swiss Alps. By the time the party is upon them, five days later, there may not be a marriage left to celebrate.
Marriage Under StrainPsychological DramaSlow-Burn TensionCharacter-DrivenMelancholic ReflectionSubtle PerformancesIntimate PortraitBritish CinemaQuietly Devastating

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew Haigh, Gareth Tandy, Julia Chiavetta
Written by:
Andrew Haigh, David Constantine
Produced by:
Kahleen Crawford, Tessa Ross, Richard Holmes
Composed by:
Per Boström, Joakim Sundström, Connie Farr

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about 45 Years

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 45 Years legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowAcornTVAcorn TV

45 Years is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 45 Years worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 94). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 45 Years rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is 45 Years?

1 h 35 min

45 Years runs 1 h 35 min.

Will 45 Years make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare.

Is 45 Years plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch 45 Years?

Easy watchDemanding

Mostly, yes. It asks for some focus, but our viewing guide says you can drop in and out.

Is 45 Years good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will 45 Years scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching 45 Years?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

Do critics and audiences agree on 45 Years?

Critics95
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate 45 Years higher (95) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is 45 Years in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch 45 Years?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 45 Years in 101 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.