Café Society (2016)
A young man finds bittersweet romance and witty, dry humor amidst the nostalgic glamour of 1930s Hollywood.
The story of a young man who arrives in Hollywood during the 1930s hoping to work in the film industry, falls in love, and finds himself swept up in the vibrant café society that defined the spirit of the age.
How intense is Café Society?
Café Society has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What Café Society feels like
- Tone
- nostalgicromanticmelancholywhimsical
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Café Society
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Café Society for you?
Is Café Society scary?
No. Café Society is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Café Society gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Café Society sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Café Society OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Café Society?
Café Society runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Café Society?
Café Society is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Café Society have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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