Call Me by Your Name (2017)
Kernel Score: 88% · 12,622 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Romance, Drama
Released: 2017-10-01
Runtime: 132 minutes
Is Call Me by Your Name worth watching?
Worth watching. A slow, sun-drenched summer romance in Italy between a teenager and a graduate student. Delicate, beautifully shot and emotionally honest, though its leisurely pace and age gap will not suit everyone.
Watch it if you
- like quiet, sensual coming-of-age romance
- enjoy Italian summer atmosphere
- are happy with a slow pace and big emotions
Skip it if you
- want a fast plot
- are uncomfortable with the age gap in the story
Best for: Quiet date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Call Me by Your Name
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In the summer of 1983, a 17-year-old Elio spends his days in his family's villa in Italy. One day Oliver, a graduate student, arrives to assist Elio's father, a professor of Greco-Roman culture. Soon, Elio and Oliver discover a summer that will alter their lives forever.
Call Me by Your Name parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Call Me by Your Name is an R-rated coming-of-age romance featuring a sexual relationship between a 17-year-old and an adult, including nudity and masturbation.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Intense — Contains explicit sexual content and nudity, including a masturbation scene and a romantic/sexual relationship between a teen and an adult.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Call Me by Your Name
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- The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) — 82%: Sun-soaked Italy with desire and secrets.
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) — 87%: Tender coming-of-age drama about first love and friendship.
- The Hand of God (2021) — 83%: Italian coming-of-age story about family and loss.
- The Last Picture Show (1971) — 85%: Wistful coming-of-age drama set in a small town.
- Your Name Engraved Herein (2020) — 86%: Another gentle story of forbidden young love.
- Young Hearts (2024) — 92%: Another tender young love story.
Director
Cast
- Armie Hammer as Oliver
- Timothée Chalamet as Elio
- Michael Stuhlbarg as Mr. Perlman
- Amira Casar as Annella
- Esther Garrel as Marzia
- Victoire du Bois as Chiara
- Vanda Capriolo as Mafalda
- Antonio Rimoldi as Anchise
- Elena Bucci as Bambi
- Marco Sgrosso as Nico
Call Me by Your Name FAQ
Is Call Me by Your Name worth watching?
Worth watching. A slow, sun-drenched summer romance in Italy between a teenager and a graduate student. Delicate, beautifully shot and emotionally honest, though its leisurely pace and age gap will not suit everyone.
Where can I watch Call Me by Your Name?
In the US you can stream Call Me by Your Name on Netflix and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Call Me by Your Name OK for kids?
Call Me by Your Name is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Call Me by Your Name is an R-rated coming-of-age romance featuring a sexual relationship between a 17-year-old and an adult, including nudity and masturbation.
What movies are like Call Me by Your Name?
If you liked Call Me by Your Name, try The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Hand of God and The Last Picture Show.