Maudie (2016)
Kernel Score: 88% · 568 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 2026-10-23.
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 from 568 audience ratings.
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, Purple Hearts, Five Feet Apart and The Bridges of Madison County.