Amour (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2012, Amour is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Haneke, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Georges and Anne are in their eighties. They are cultivated, retired music teachers. Their daughter, who is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has a stroke, and the couple's bond of love is severely tested.
Who’s in it. Amour stars Jean-Louis Trintignant as Georges Laurent, Emmanuelle Riva as Anne Laurent, Isabelle Huppert as Eva Laurent and Alexandre Tharaud as Alexandre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Amour has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amour (2012)?
- In US, Amour is available to stream on Sundance Now, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amour worth watching?
- Amour holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Amour?
- Amour stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert, Alexandre Tharaud and William Shimell.
- When was Amour released?
- Amour was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.