Elsa & Fred (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2005, Elsa & Fred is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Marcos Carnevale, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. When the retired seventy-seven years old hypochondriac widower Fred moves to an apartment in Madrid, his temperamental daughter Cuca has an incident with his next door neighbor, the elder Argentinean Elsa. Later, they meet each other and Elsa seduces Fred with her reckless behavior and view of life and they have a romance.
Who’s in it. Elsa & Fred stars China Zorrilla as Elsa, Manuel Alexandre as Fred, Federico Luppi as Pablo and Blanca Portillo as Cuca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Elsa & Fred has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elsa & Fred page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elsa & Fred tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elsa & Fred (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Elsa & Fred change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Elsa & Fred worth watching?
- Elsa & Fred holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Elsa & Fred?
- Elsa & Fred stars China Zorrilla, Manuel Alexandre, Federico Luppi, Blanca Portillo and José Ángel Egido.
- When was Elsa & Fred released?
- Elsa & Fred was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.