Aurora (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, Aurora is a drama film directed by Cristi Puiu, running about 181 minutes.
What it’s about. An apartment kitchen: a man and a woman discuss Little Red Riding Hood, their voices hushed, mindful of waking the little girl sleeping next room. Waste land on the city outskirts: behind a line of abandoned trailers, the man silently watches what seems to be a family. The same city, the same man: driving through traffic with two hand-made firing pins for a hunting rifle. The man is 42 years old, his name - Viorel. Troubled by obscure thoughts, he drives across the city to a destination known only to him.
Who’s in it. Aurora stars Cristi Puiu as Viorel, Clara Vodă as Gina Filip, Catrinel Dumitrescu as Mrs. Livinski and Luminița Gheorghiu as Mioara Avram, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Aurora has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aurora page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aurora tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aurora (2011)?
- In US, Aurora is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aurora worth watching?
- Aurora holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aurora?
- Aurora stars Cristi Puiu, Clara Vodă, Catrinel Dumitrescu, Luminița Gheorghiu and Valentin Popescu.
- When was Aurora released?
- Aurora was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 181 minutes.