Andres Gomez
8/10Superb drama about the final stage of the life of a middle-high class couple in France when one of them gets disabled due to a stroke. Bothe actors perform exceptionally.
Reviewed on October 6, 2014
Amour(2012)
7.8(1,817)2h 7m2012-09-20
DramaRomance
Amour Synopsis
Georges and Anne are in their eighties. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. Their daughter, who is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has a stroke, and the couple's bond of love is severely tested.
Amour (2012) is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Haneke, released on September 20, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert and Alexandre Tharaud. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 1,817 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Haneke
- Writers:
- Michael Haneke
- Producers:
- Stefan Arndt, Veit Heiduschka, Michael Katz
- Cinematographer:
- Darius Khondji
- Production:
- Les Films du Losange, X Filme Creative Pool, Wega Film, France 3 Cinéma, BR, WDR, ARD Degeto
- Budget:
- $8,900,000
- Revenue:
- $29,800,000
- Status:
- Released
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"Amour" winning the Oscar® for Foreign Language Film: 2013 Oscars
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Amour Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Georges
Emmanuelle Riva
as Anne
Isabelle Huppert
as Eva
Alexandre Tharaud
as Alexandre
William Shimell
as Geoff
Ramon Agirre
as Concierge's Husband
Rita Blanco
as Concierge
Carole Franck
as Nurse #1
Dinara Drukarova
as Nurse #2
Laurent Capelluto
as Police Officer #1
Jean-Michel Monroc
as Police Officer #2
Suzanne Schmidt
as Neighbour
Key crew
Directed by Michael Haneke, written by Michael Haneke, produced by Stefan Arndt, Veit Heiduschka and Michael Katz.
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Amour Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 1,817 ratings.
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7/10At a time when the whole concept of “assisted dying” is being scrutinised in the British Parliament, it’s a poignant time to watch this heartfelt drama that follows the decline of the elderly “Anne” (Emmanuelle Riva). She is a retired piano teacher who has been married to “Georges” (Jean-Louis Trintignant) for most of her life and with whom she shares a daughter in “Eve” (Isabelle Huppert). It’s at breakfast one…
Reviewed on September 19, 2025
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Amour – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Amour online?
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Amour (2012) is available to stream on Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Amour?
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The main cast of Amour (2012) includes Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert, Alexandre Tharaud and William Shimell. The film was directed by Michael Haneke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Amour released?
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Amour was released on September 20, 2012 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is Amour worth watching?
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Amour (2012) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 1,817 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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