Amour (2012)
An elderly couple's profound love faces its ultimate test after a devastating stroke, unfolding with intimate, bleak earnestness.
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.
How intense is Amour?
Amour has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Amour feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimatebleakearnest
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Amour
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Is Amour for you?
Is Amour scary?
No. Amour is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Amour gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Amour sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Amour OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Amour?
Amour runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream Amour?
Amour is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Amour have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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