Maudie (2016)

Kernel Score: 88% · 568 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Drama, Romance

Released: 2016-06-16

Runtime: 115 minutes

Where to watch Maudie

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

US availability, updated 2026-11-11.

Overview

Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis falls in love with a fishmonger while working for him as a live-in housekeeper.

Maudie parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Maudie is a quiet biographical drama about disabled Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis and her difficult marriage.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — The film includes an emotionally harsh, at times verbally cold marriage rather than physical violence.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: A little — A romance develops between the leads with mild suggested intimacy, nothing explicit.

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

Aisling Walsh

Cast

  • Sally Hawkins as Maud Lewis
  • Ethan Hawke as Everett Lewis
  • Gabrielle Rose as Aunt Ida
  • Billy MacLellan as Frank
  • Zachary Bennett as Charles Dowley
  • Kari Matchett as Sandra
  • David Feehan as Paul
  • Lawrence Barry as Mr. Davis (Shopkeeper)
  • Marthe Bernard as Kay
  • Greg Malone as Mr. Hill

Maudie FAQ

Is Maudie good?

Maudie has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.

Where can I watch Maudie?

In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Maudie OK for kids?

Maudie is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Maudie is a quiet biographical drama about disabled Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis and her difficult marriage.

What movies are like Maudie?

If you liked Maudie, try Me Before You, A Walk to Remember, Purple Hearts and Five Feet Apart.