The Old Man fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, light on feelings.
Nerve-racking and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
Emotionally reserved
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, mystery, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design
Nerve-racking and thrilling
Fast from start to finish.
The Old Man is nerve-racking, thrilling, and violent.
Emotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
Everyday modern life, mystery, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, mystery, and politics. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, characters, and direction stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design
Look and sound: the cinematography, editing, and sound design stand out.
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The lines are blurred, the mission is clear.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Old Man is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. 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.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.
2 seasons
It has 2 seasons with 15 episodes.
No. It's adapted from a novel.
Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see The Old Man much the same way.
It ran from 2022 to 2024 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+61GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Old Man in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Old Man, including Like a Duck Takes to Water, Feeling Their Age, Undying Loyalty.
7.5
