45 Years (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.6

45 Years poster

Released in 2015, 45 Years is a drama and romance film directed by Andrew Haigh, running about 95 minutes. “Do we really know our loved ones?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. There is just one week until Kate Mercer's 45th wedding anniversary and the planning for the party is going well. But then a letter arrives for her husband. The body of his first love has been discovered, frozen and preserved in the icy glaciers of the Swiss Alps. By the time the party is upon them, five days later, there may not be a marriage left to celebrate.

Who’s in it. 45 Years stars Charlotte Rampling as Kate Mercer, Tom Courtenay as Geoff Mercer, Geraldine James as Lena and Dolly Wells as Sally, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, 45 Years has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 45 Years page.

If you liked it. Fans of 45 Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 45 Years (2015)?
In US, 45 Years is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is 45 Years worth watching?
45 Years holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 45 Years?
45 Years stars Charlotte Rampling, Tom Courtenay, Geraldine James, Dolly Wells and David Sibley.
When was 45 Years released?
45 Years was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.