My Old Lady

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My Old Lady

PG-13

2014

1h 47m

Comedy

Drama

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A New Yorker (Kevin Kline) discovers that the vast Paris apartment he inherited from his estranged father is already occupied by a refined retiree (Maggie Smith) and her protective daughter (Kristin Scott-Thomas).

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Critics Consensus

Although My Old Lady doesn't quite live up to its stars' talents, Kevin Kline and Maggie Smith carry the film capably whenever they're together onscreen.

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David Sims

The Atlantic

I'd praise Horovitz for going the darker route if My Old Lady wasn't so wrenchingly obvious and Kevin Kline's character wasn't so venal and cruel.

Sep 22, 2016

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

It's solidly predictable and somewhat grating, only partially redeemed by a reliably watchable cast.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 23, 2014

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

As we learn more about the tormented family backgrounds, broken love affairs and suicide attempts of the protagonists, the film begins to sag under the weight of its characters' mounting self-pity.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 21, 2014

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

What begins as a fish out of water story about real estate and desperation slowly becomes a character study.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 2, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Maggie Smith serves up one of her finer performances as of late.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 17, 2020

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Stephen A. Russell

The New Daily (Australia)

With a fair few unpredictable twists and an avoidance, for the most part, of more overt romantic tropes, My Old Lady is a fascinating chamber piece, even if it is all a bit too rosy at the end after thoroughly raking up the dirt.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 26, 2020

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Melissa M

Movie moves at a very slow pace. There's a lot of talking and dialogue. But with a cast like Maggie Smith, Kevin Kline, & Kristen Scott Thomas you know the dialogue is going to be far from dull or boring. But there were moments when the movie was lagging. The scenes with Kevin Kline as Mathias Gold & Maggie Smith as Mathilde made the movie worthwhile. And worth watching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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Rolf G

The premise of the Life Lease is OK but story does not hold together well. It tries to deal with the rawness and selfishness of infidelity and the damage it causes while trying to feel life affirming and include a happy ending. With such a great cast there are some watchable moments but they are not enough to save this movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/11/24

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bernd e

Great actors in a good movie. The French attitudes are accurate, and the Marais is beautifully correct. Loved the plot development and the actors. The story is, unfortunately, too predictable. There is no suspense. We know that Kevin Kline and Kristin Scott-Thomas will get together, and that all will be fine. However, the atmosphere of Paris and the Marais are beautifully done.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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ra t

Intriguing story-line. Secrets and lies finally exposed.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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james w

Consistently interesting and entertaining. Enjoyed all three stars, Smith, Klein and Thomas. Great to see Maggie Smith not playing Downton Abbey. It got tiresome or boring with too much back and forth, but it was a originally a play. It was smart and unpredictable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Best movie with the worst title. Kevin Kline was never better. Kristin Scott-Thomas and Maggie Smith were wonderful. Good story. Totally entertaining

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Synopsis

A New Yorker (Kevin Kline) discovers that the vast Paris apartment he inherited from his estranged father is already occupied by a refined retiree (Maggie Smith) and her protective daughter (Kristin Scott-Thomas).

Director: Israel Horovitz
Producer: Rachael Horovitz, Gary Foster, Nitsa Benchetrit, David C. Barrot
Screenwriter: Israel Horovitz
Distributor: Cohen Media Group
Production Co: Cohen Media Group, Katsize Films, Deux Chevaux
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Material|Some Sexual References)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 10, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 21, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.0M
Runtime: 1h 47m

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