Elsa & Fred(2014)
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Elsa & Fred Synopsis
After his daughter persuades him to move into a new apartment, aged widower Fred strikes up a friendship with his eccentric 74-year-old neighbour Elsa, who convinces him it's never too late to keep enjoying life. Although he seemed resigned to a miserable bedridden existence, Fred embraces Elsa's youthful enthusiasm as she introduces him to the path of life and entertains him with outlandish stories about her past life. But when he discovers Elsa's terminally ill, Fred decides to accompany her on the trip of her dreams to the eternal city of Rome to help her fulfil a lifelong ambition.
Elsa & Fred (2014) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Michael Radford, released on March 7, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer, Marcia Gay Harden and Wendell Pierce. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Radford
- Writers:
- Michael Radford, Anna Pavignano, Marcos Carnevale
- Producers:
- Edward Saxon, Nicolas Veinberg, Matthias Ehrenberg
- Cinematographer:
- Michael McDonough
- Composer:
- Luis Bacalov
- Production:
- Riverside Entertainment Group, Rio Negro, Media House Capital, Cuatro Plus Films, Defiant Pictures, Creative Andina, Lotus Entertainment, Sisung Film Finance
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Elsa & Fred (2014) Trailer
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Elsa & Fred Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shirley MacLaine
as Elsa
Christopher Plummer
as Fred
Marcia Gay Harden
as Lydia
Wendell Pierce
as Armande
Jared Gilman
as Michael
Erika Alexander
as Laverne
Chris Noth
as Jack
Scott Bakula
as Raymond
George Segal
as John
Reg Rogers
as Alec
James Brolin
as Max
Deanna Rashell
as Laura
Key crew
Directed by Michael Radford, written by Michael Radford, Anna Pavignano and Marcos Carnevale, produced by Edward Saxon, Nicolas Veinberg and Matthias Ehrenberg.
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Elsa & Fred Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 99 ratings.
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Elsa & Fred – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elsa & Fred online?
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Elsa & Fred (2014) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Elsa & Fred?
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The main cast of Elsa & Fred (2014) includes Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer, Marcia Gay Harden, Wendell Pierce and Jared Gilman. The film was directed by Michael Radford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elsa & Fred released?
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Elsa & Fred was released on March 7, 2014 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Elsa & Fred worth watching?
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Elsa & Fred (2014) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 99 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Elsa & Fred?
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