Amour (2012)

Kernel Score: 86% · 1,749 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Drama, Romance

Released: 2012-09-20

Runtime: 127 minutes

Where to watch Amour

  • Stream: Sundance Now
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Georges and Anne are in their eighties. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. Their daughter, who is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has a stroke, and the couple's bond of love is severely tested.

Amour parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Amour is a PG-13 drama about an elderly couple facing illness and decline, emotionally heavy but not graphic.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — No physical violence, but depicts the difficult physical decline of an elderly stroke patient.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Michael Haneke

Cast

  • Jean-Louis Trintignant as Georges
  • Emmanuelle Riva as Anne
  • Isabelle Huppert as Eva
  • Alexandre Tharaud as Alexandre
  • William Shimell as Geoff
  • Ramon Agirre as Concierge's Husband
  • Rita Blanco as Concierge
  • Carole Franck as Nurse #1
  • Dinara Drukarova as Nurse #2
  • Laurent Capelluto as Police Officer #1

Amour FAQ

Is Amour good?

Amour has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,749 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Amour?

In the US you can stream Amour on Sundance Now and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Amour OK for kids?

Amour is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Amour is a PG-13 drama about an elderly couple facing illness and decline, emotionally heavy but not graphic.

What movies are like Amour?

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