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Amour

2012Movie2 h 7 minPG-13

87

ExcellentGoodWatch score

87

ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Summary

Georges and Anne are in their eighties. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. Their daughter, who is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has a stroke, and the couple's bond of love is severely tested.

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Friends night
Thought-provoking
Adults

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Crew

Directed by: Michael Haneke
Written by: Michael Haneke
Produced by: Stefan Arndt, Michael Katz, Margaret Ménégoz
Music by: Nadine Muse, Jean-Pierre Laforce, Pascal Chauvin

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Facts

September 20, 2012 · 2 h 7 min · PG-13

Released: September 20, 2012
Runtime: 2 h 7 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: French
Also spoken: English
Made in: France, Germany, Austria
Budget: $9 million
Box office: $30 million
Available in: 52 countries

Tropes

From Bad to Worse, And I Must Scream, Foregone Conclusion +9

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Amour?"

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Where can I stream Amour?

In the United States, Amour streams on Sundance Now. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is Amour worth watching?

87

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.9, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 95). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is Amour okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Amour good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Amour plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Was Amour a box office hit?

Budget$9 million

Box office$30 million

Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

Is Amour in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.