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Age of Consent

1969Movie1 h 48 minR

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes100%48%

A sensual, slow-burning drama movie about growing up and the mind, with standout cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for scares, laughs or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Artistic Inspiration
  • Sensual Drama
  • Island Setting
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Existential Reflection
  • Visual Poetry
  • Controversial Themes
  • Character-Driven
  • May-December Relationship

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Michael Powell
Written by
Peter Yeldham, Norman Lindsay
Produced by
James Mason, Michael Powell
Music by
Stanley Myers, Peter Sculthorpe

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 13, 1969 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released
May 13, 1969
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United Kingdom
Available in
13 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Dramatic Irony, May–December Romance, Adaptational Wealth +9

  • Dramatic Irony
  • May–December Romance
  • Adaptational Wealth
  • Black Comedy Rape
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Sexy Soaked Shirt
  • Disney Villain Death
  • Gilligan Cut
  • Fan Disservice
  • Letting Her Hair Down
  • True Art Is Angsty
  • Erotic Film

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Age of Consent?"

Questions about Age of Consent

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Age of Consent?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Age of Consent is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Age of Consent worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Is Age of Consent good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Age of Consent plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Dramatic Irony, May–December Romance, and Adaptational Wealth.