The Elderly

2023·Movie
1h 35min
55
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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The Elderly fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

Now it's too late.

An octogenarian named Manuel falls into a state of dementia after the sudden suicide of his wife, sparking a series of paranormal events that will put his family’s lives at risk.
Paranormal HorrorDementiaFamily DramaPsychological ThrillerSupernatural EventsGrief and LossElderly ProtagonistSlow-BurnIntense Atmosphere

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Elderly

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Where can I stream The Elderly legally?

The Elderly is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Elderly worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Elderly rated?

Disturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.

How long is The Elderly?

1 h 35 min

The Elderly runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Elderly?

Critics100
Audiences56

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

What language is The Elderly in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Elderly?

22ARATBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEECESGTHK+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Elderly in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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