Our Souls at Night
Our Souls at Night

Our Souls at Night

2017Movie101 minEnglish

Addie Moore and Louis Waters, a widow and widower, have lived next to each other for years. The pair have almost no relationship, but that all changes when Addie tries to make a connection with her neighbour.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users86%
Director: Ritesh BatraGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Addie Moore, a widow living in Colorado, decides to bring intimacy into her lonely life by paying a visit to her neighbor, Louis Waters. Louis is also a widower, and together they navigate the challenges of aging, loneliness, and societal judgment as their unexpected bond deepens into a profound love. Their relationship faces scrutiny from their children and the local community, forcing them to confront their own fears and desires.

Critical Reception

Our Souls at Night was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised its gentle pacing, the strong performances of its lead actors, and its sensitive portrayal of late-life romance. It was particularly lauded for its mature and nuanced approach to themes of love, loss, and companionship in old age, resonating with audiences who appreciated its heartwarming and poignant narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the exceptional chemistry and performances of Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.
  • Applauded for its tender and realistic exploration of love and companionship in old age.
  • Noted for its understated direction and heartfelt portrayal of vulnerability.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a touching and beautiful story, particularly appreciating the performances of Redford and Fonda. Many highlighted the movie's ability to capture the complexities of relationships and aging with sincerity and warmth.

Fun Fact

This film marked the fourth on-screen pairing of legendary actors Robert Redford and Jane Fonda, who had previously starred together in 'The Chase' (1966), 'Barefoot in the Park' (1967), and 'The Electric Horseman' (1979).

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**Not about the first love! The other way around!** This is one of my favourite genre, the tales about aging people. A rare kind. The lives, the struggle they go through, really melts my heart. So I won't miss such films. I have a long l...