Youth (2015)
Two aging friends in the Alps ponder life's twilight, sharing witty observations and dreamlike melancholy.
Two lifelong friends bond whilst vacationing in a luxury Swiss Alps lodge as they ponder retirement. While Fred has no plans to resume his musical career despite the urging of his loving daughter Lena, Mick is intent on finishing the screenplay for what may be his last important film for his muse Brenda. And where will inspiration lead their younger friend Jimmy, an actor grasping to make sense of his next performance?
How intense is Youth?
Youth has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What Youth feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateatmosphericdreamlike
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Youth
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Is Youth for you?
Is Youth scary?
No. Youth is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Youth gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Youth sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Youth OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Youth?
Youth runs 2h 5m.
Where can I stream Youth?
Youth is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Youth have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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