IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users72%
Director: Ben Younger•Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
A 37-year-old New York painter, Rafi, finds herself falling for a 23-year-old aspiring actor, David. Their budding romance is complicated by the fact that David is the son of Rafi's psychoanalyst, Lisa. Rafi must navigate her feelings while trying to keep her relationship a secret from her therapist and reconcile the age difference and societal expectations.
Prime received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of Uma Thurman and Meryl Streep, but some finding the plot predictable and the central relationship unconvincing. Audiences were generally more receptive, appreciating the film's exploration of age-gap relationships and its comedic elements.
Praised for strong performances from its lead actresses, particularly Meryl Streep.
Criticized for a somewhat conventional storyline and a less believable romantic pairing.
Some found the exploration of an older woman-younger man relationship to be refreshing, while others saw it as cliché.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a charming and well-acted romantic comedy, with many appreciating the chemistry between the leads and the humor derived from the unexpected familial connections. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit too predictable, but the performances, especially Meryl Streep's, were consistently highlighted as a major positive.
Meryl Streep was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role.
Bryan Greenberg and Uma Thurman reportedly bonded over their shared love of yoga during filming.
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