The New Age (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 5.3

The New Age poster

Released in 1994, The New Age is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael Tolkin, running about 112 minutes. “A shopping spree for the morally bankrupt” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Peter and Katherine Witner are Southern California super-yuppies with great jobs but no center to their lives. When they both lose their jobs and begin marital infidelities, their solution is to start their own business together. In order to find meaning to their empty lives, they follow various New Age gurus and other such groups. Eventually, they hit rock bottom and have to make some hard decisions

Who’s in it. The New Age stars Peter Weller as Peter Witner, Judy Davis as Katherine Witner, Patrick Bauchau as Jean Levy and Adam West as Jeff Witner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The New Age has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New Age page.

If you liked it. Fans of The New Age tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The New Age (1994)?
In US, The New Age is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The New Age worth watching?
The New Age holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The New Age?
The New Age stars Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Patrick Bauchau, Adam West and Paula Marshall.
When was The New Age released?
The New Age was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.