Amour (2012) Review: A French Classic

Is Amour worth watching?

Yes — Amour remains one of the most celebrated films from France, with a 94/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 94/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating, 82% Audience Snapshot, 94 Metascore, 4.2 on Letterboxd, and 7.9 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of France” list.

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. Directed by Michael Haneke, the film stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert, and remains a reference point for Drama and Romance filmmaking from France.

Should you watch Amour?

Yes, without hesitation — Amour rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 127 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Haneke’s unflinching portrait of late-life love won the Palme d’Or and Best Foreign Film Oscar.

Where can I watch Amour?

Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Amour (2012) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt1602620) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from France on CelluloidScore.com.