The Age of Innocence

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The Age of Innocence

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1993

2h 18m

Drama

Romance

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Wealthy lawyer Newland Archer (Daniel Day-Lewis) is engaged to sweet socialite May Welland (Winona Ryder) in the 1870s New York. On the surface, it is a perfect match. But when May's beautiful cousin Countess Ellen Olenska (Michelle Pfeiffer), who is estranged from her brutish husband, arrives in town, Newland begins to question the meaning of passion and love as he desperately pursues a relationship with Ellen, even though she has been made a social outcast by Archer's peers.

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Critics Consensus

Equal measures romantic and wistful, Martin Scorsese's elegant adaptation of The Age of Innocence is a triumphant exercise in both stylistic and thematic restraint.

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Anthony Lane

The New Yorker

07/24/2023

Life in the New York of the eighteen-seventies may have been constrained, but it was never dull—not if Scorsese’s camera is anything to go by.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

03/17/2023

5/5

Joanne Woodward's narration is soothing without ever being folksy, while the closing scene, a shattering portrait of unbearable poignancy and regret, remains one of Scorsese's strongest endings...

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

03/15/2023

4/5

The Age of Innocence is a luxurious work of art.

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Audrey Vann

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

Mar 7

This movie has everything: Winona Ryder, staggering period accuracy, decadent feasts, sweeping cinematography, and plenty of yearning glances.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

10/16/2023

A movie of stolen moments, arranged meetings and outright lies, The Age of Innocence is potentially anything but what that title suggests.

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

08/12/2023

5/5

Scorsese has made 42 features but is mostly known for his six movies about organized crime. With “Age,” Scorsese stepped far out of his comfort zone and delivered one of the finest films, not only of his career, but from anyone over the last 50 years.

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Sharon I

@Puddles426 Jun 8

I always watch The Age of Innocence when it’s on. Newland is engaged to May and must abide by the strict rules of upper class society in the 1870. Newland is captivated by Mays Cousin Ellen who is separated from her Husband and seeking a Divorce. They both fall deeply in love "affair of the heart" that will never be. A beautiful adaption of the Novel by Edith Wharton. Great performances, costumes and details of the era…beautiful film by Martin Scorcese.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom May 9

The Age of Innocence is a beautifully crafted drama that absolutely deserves to be considered A-tier cinema. The film is elegant, emotionally layered, and incredibly well-directed, creating a story that feels both intimate and grand at the same time. The performances are outstanding across the board, with the cast bringing a lot of subtle emotion and restraint to their roles. Instead of relying on loud drama, the film builds tension through expressions, conversations, and atmosphere, which makes everything feel more authentic. Visually, the movie is stunning. The costumes, cinematography, and detailed period setting all come together to create a rich and immersive experience. Every frame feels carefully designed without becoming distracting. Overall, The Age of Innocence is a smart, mature, and emotionally powerful film that stays with you after it ends. It’s a perfect example of storytelling done with patience and care. I’d rate it a 9/10.

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Jelisije J

@jjosifovic Mar 28

Wonderfully acted and well made, but the story takes a good long while for the romance to hit its peak value.

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Monty G

@Montyginger Jan 1

One of the greatest period films of all time ! A faithful adaptation of the book

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Alexsander F

@Aelxs Dec 30

A terrific tragedy Uma tragédia deslumbrante

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Joy B.

@9mr_0 Dec 25

الفيلم جميل و قصة جميله و اداء متميز من طاقم العمل المخرج مبدع و موسيقى جيده

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Michelle Pfeiffer

Ellen Olenska

Winona Ryder

May Welland

Richard E. Grant

Larry Lefferts

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Synopsis

Wealthy lawyer Newland Archer (Daniel Day-Lewis) is engaged to sweet socialite May Welland (Winona Ryder) in the 1870s New York. On the surface, it is a perfect match. But when May's beautiful cousin Countess Ellen Olenska (Michelle Pfeiffer), who is estranged from her brutish husband, arrives in town, Newland begins to question the meaning of passion and love as he desperately pursues a relationship with Ellen, even though she has been made a social outcast by Archer's peers.

Director: Martin Scorsese
Producer: Barbara De Fina
Screenwriter: Edith Wharton, Jay Cocks
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Columbia Tristar
Production Co: Cappa Productions, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 17, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.9M
Runtime: 2h 18m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo