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Age of Consent

1969·Movie
1h 48min·R
78
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Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Growing up and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

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Let yourself go... they do!

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.
Artistic InspirationSensual DramaIsland SettingComing-of-AgeExistential ReflectionVisual PoetryControversial ThemesCharacter-DrivenMay-December Relationship

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Age of Consent

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Age of Consent legally?

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 Age of Consent worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Age of Consent rated?

RNuditySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Age of Consent?

1 h 48 min

Age of Consent runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Age of Consent based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Age of Consent?

Critics100
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate Age of Consent higher (100) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Age of Consent in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Age of Consent?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Age of Consent in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Age of Consent use?

Dramatic IronyMay–December RomanceAdaptational WealthBlack Comedy RapeBait-and-SwitchSexy Soaked ShirtDisney Villain DeathGilligan CutFan DisserviceLetting Her Hair DownTrue Art Is AngstyErotic Filmand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Age of Consent, including Dramatic Irony, May–December Romance, Adaptational Wealth.