Amour
Directed by Michael Haneke · 2012 ·
Is Amour worth watching?
Yes. Amour (2012) earns an 88% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Amor (Amour) Amor Liebe 愛、アムール 아무르 爱 愛‧慕 Aşk
🏆 4 award wins — Won Best Foreign Language Film, Academy Awards 2013
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- Sundance Now
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Where to watch Amour by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | KlikFilm |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player |
| United States | Sundance Now |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (94/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- Celluloid Score 88% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Amour worth watching?
Yes — Amour earns an 88% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Haneke's unflinching portrait of late-life love won the Palme d'Or and Best Foreign Film Oscar.
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Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (82%).
What is Amour about?
An elderly Parisian couple faces the slow collapse of health and dignity when the wife suffers a stroke and refuses institutional care.
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Critic Reviews
Amour (2012) Review: Devotion Without Consolation
★★★★½
Michael Haneke's Amour follows an elderly Paris couple after the wife's stroke: a rigorous, devastating Palme d'Or winner about what love asks of us late in life.
Yes, if you are ready for it. It is a masterly, deeply affecting film with two extraordinary lead performances, but its subject makes it an emotionally gruelling watch.
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Amour: frequently asked questions
Is Amour worth watching?
Yes. Amour (2012) has a Celluloid Score of 88%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Amour?
In the United States, Amour streams on Sundance Now with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: KlikFilm in Indonesia; Netflix in South Korea; TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Amour?
Amour runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
What is Amour rated?
Amour is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, 14A in Canada and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Amour?
Amour is directed by Michael Haneke and stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert.
What is the Metascore for Amour?
Metacritic's Metascore for Amour is 94 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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