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Youth Without Youth

2007·Movie
2h 5min·R

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Immersive world, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and wondrous

  • Melancholy8
  • Wonder8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Dark Humor2

World

The mind, faith and meaning, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Professor of language and philosophy Dominic Matei is struck by lightning and ages backwards from 70 to 40 in a week, attracting the world and the Nazis. While on the run, the professor meets a young woman who has her own experience with a lightning storm. Not only does Dominic find love again, but her new abilities hold the key to his research.
Romantic MysteryPhilosophical FantasyReverse AgingPast Life RegressionSpiritual RebirthLightning StrikeOtherworldly LoveEuropean LocationsWWII Era

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Youth Without Youth legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Youth Without Youth worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Youth Without Youth rated?

RNudity

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

How long is Youth Without Youth?

2 h 5 min

Youth Without Youth runs 2 h 5 min.

Is Youth Without Youth based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Youth Without Youth?

Critics39
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Youth Without Youth higher (61) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Youth Without Youth a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$3 million

Yes. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Youth Without Youth in?

EnglishGermanSanskritSpanishItalianFrench

It was made in English, with some German, Sanskrit, Spanish, Italian, French. Produced in United States, Romania, France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Youth Without Youth?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Youth Without Youth in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.