My Old Ass
My Old Ass

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My Old Ass

2024
Movie
89 min
English

An 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self. But when Elliott’s "old ass" starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn't do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what's becoming a transformative summer.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users88%
Director: Megan GriffithsGenres: Comedy, Drama, Coming-of-Age

Plot Summary

In this surreal coming-of-age comedy, a young woman experiences a bizarre and unexpected journey through her own past. As she navigates this strange temporal landscape, she confronts pivotal moments and learns profound lessons about herself. The film blends humor with poignant reflections on memory, identity, and the passage of time.

Critical Reception

Reviews for 'My Old Ass' have been largely positive, with many critics praising its originality, quirky humor, and the performances of its cast. The film's unique premise and heartfelt exploration of youth have resonated with audiences, though some found its unconventional narrative challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative and surreal concept.

  • Aubrey Plaza's performance as an older version of the protagonist received particular acclaim.

  • The film is noted for its blend of humor and emotional depth in exploring themes of self-discovery.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate the film's creative storytelling and the emotional journey it depicts, often highlighting its unique approach to a coming-of-age narrative and the engaging presence of its cast.

Awards & Accolades

Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024.

Fun Fact

The film's unique premise of a young person interacting with their older self is inspired by a blend of magical realism and personal reflection, aiming to capture the disorienting yet illuminating nature of looking back on one's past.

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TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'My Old Ass'</em> is very cute. It features an impressive Maisy Stella performance, too. The lead is honestly great throughout, the type that is so convincing that it barely feels like you're watching someone act; Stella is particula...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

It's her eighteenth birthday and her "ET" loving parents are waiting with their cake for daughter "Elliott" (Maisy Stella). She's off with her pals though, camping out and drinking a particularly potent mushroom tea. Next thing, she finds h...

Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

If you had the chance to speak with your future self, what would you discuss? That’s the opportunity unexpectedly presented to 18-year-old Elliott (Maisy Stella), the daughter of a Canadian cranberry farmer who’s about to leave her rural ho...

good.film

good.film

My Old Ass is a damn fun movie. It’s partly the fantastic, rapid-fire dialogue (the whole movie is a speedy treat, yet somehow chill at the same time). It’s partly the refreshingly natural look and feel of the characters – for example, Elli...