Vortex (2021)
Kernel Score: 79% · 259 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 2021-10-16
Runtime: 142 minutes
Where to watch Vortex
- Stream: OVID
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Lui, a struggling author with a heart condition, and his wife Elle, a retired psychiatrist, find their idyllic life shattered when Elle begins to succumb to the effects of dementia.
Vortex parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this French drama depicts an elderly couple's decline from dementia and Alzheimer's, including themes of death and past drug addiction.
- Violence & scariness: A little — No physical violence; the distress comes from depicting cognitive decline and end-of-life struggle.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — A family member's past drug addiction is referenced as part of the family's troubled history.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Dario Argento as Lui
- Françoise Lebrun as Elle
- Alex Lutz as Stéphane
- Kamel Benchemekh as Grocer
- Corinne Bruand as Claire
- Nathalie Roubaud as Junkie
- Kylian Dheret as Kiki
- Philippe Rouyer as Editorial Friend
- Jean-Pierre Bouyxou as Editorial Friend
- Laurent Aknin as Editorial Friend
Vortex FAQ
Is Vortex good?
Vortex has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 259 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Vortex?
In the US you can stream Vortex on OVID, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Vortex OK for kids?
Vortex is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this French drama depicts an elderly couple's decline from dementia and Alzheimer's, including themes of death and past drug addiction.
What movies are like Vortex?
If you liked Vortex, try The Father, Fathers and Daughters, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Remember.