The Age of Adaline (2015)
Kernel Score: 84% · 7,030 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2015-04-16
Runtime: 112 minutes
Is The Age of Adaline worth watching?
Worth watching. A romantic fantasy about a woman who stops ageing, carried by Blake Lively's performance and the lush, sad idea behind it. It's gentle and sentimental, and it asks you to accept a very silly premise.
Watch it if you
- like romantic dramas with a fantasy twist
- enjoy stories about time and loss
- want a soft, glossy love story
Skip it if you
- want realism or science behind your fantasy
- dislike sentimental romance
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Age of Adaline
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After 29-year-old Adaline recovers from a nearly lethal accident, she inexplicably stops growing older. As the years stretch on and on, Adaline keeps her secret to herself until she meets a man who changes her life.
The Age of Adaline parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Age of Adaline is a romantic fantasy drama suitable for teens with mild thematic content.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — Romantic relationship themes are present but handled without explicit content per its PG-13 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Age of Adaline
If you liked The Age of Adaline, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- About Time (2013) — 89%: Warm romance built around time and fantasy rules.
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) — 86%: Story of a person who lives against the normal flow of time.
- The Man from Earth (2007) — 85%: Thoughtful drama about a man who doesn't age.
- Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018) — 92%: Animated drama about immortals and the grief of watching people age.
- Meet Joe Black (1998) — 85%: Romantic fantasy where death comes to live among the living.
- Ghost (1990) — 82%: Romantic fantasy about love that outlasts time.
Director
Lee Toland Krieger
Cast
- Blake Lively as Adaline Bowman
- Michiel Huisman as Ellis Jones
- Harrison Ford as William Jones
- Ellen Burstyn as Flemming
- Kathy Baker as Kathy Jones
- Amanda Crew as Kikki Jones
- Lynda Boyd as Regan
- Hugh Ross as Narrator
- Richard Harmon as Tony
- Fulvio Cecere as Cab Driver
The Age of Adaline FAQ
Is The Age of Adaline worth watching?
Worth watching. A romantic fantasy about a woman who stops ageing, carried by Blake Lively's performance and the lush, sad idea behind it. It's gentle and sentimental, and it asks you to accept a very silly premise.
Where can I watch The Age of Adaline?
In the US you can stream The Age of Adaline on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Age of Adaline OK for kids?
The Age of Adaline is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Age of Adaline is a romantic fantasy drama suitable for teens with mild thematic content.
What movies are like The Age of Adaline?
If you liked The Age of Adaline, try About Time, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Man from Earth and Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms.