Aloft (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2014, Aloft is a drama film directed by Claudia Llosa, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. As we follow a mother and her son, we delve into a past marred by an accident that tears them apart. She will become a renowned artist and healer, and he will grow into his own and a peculiar falconer who bears the marks of a double absence. In the present, a young journalist will bring about an encounter between the two that puts the very meaning of life and art into question, so that we may contemplate the possibility of living life to its fullest, despite the uncertainties littering our paths.
Who’s in it. Aloft stars Jennifer Connelly as Nana Kunning, Mélanie Laurent as Jannia Ressmore, Cillian Murphy as Ivan and William Shimell as Newman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Aloft has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $53.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aloft page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aloft tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aloft (2014)?
- In US, Aloft is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aloft worth watching?
- Aloft holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aloft?
- Aloft stars Jennifer Connelly, Mélanie Laurent, Cillian Murphy, William Shimell and Zen McGrath.
- When was Aloft released?
- Aloft was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.