The Age of Adaline

PG-13

Released Apr 24, 2015

1h 53m

Romance

Drama

Fantasy

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55%

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171 Reviews

67%

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25,000+ Ratings

Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) has miraculously remained a youthful 29 years of age for nearly eight decades, never allowing herself to get close to anyone lest they discover her secret. However, a chance encounter with a charismatic philanthropist named Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) reawakens Adaline's long-suppressed passion for life and romance. When a weekend with Ellis' parents threatens to expose the truth, Adaline makes a decision that changes her life forever.

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Critics Consensus

The Age of Adaline ruminates on mortality less compellingly than similarly themed films, but is set apart by memorable performances from Blake Lively and Harrison Ford.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Livemint

The unhurried storytelling matches Adaline's endless life, making this a respectable date movie.

Aug 15, 2019

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Sophie Gilbert

The Atlantic

Like Adaline, the film gives the sense of being somewhat uncomfortable in 2015, but while the movie makes a case for romanticizing the past, Adaline's story shows the limitations of detaching yourself from the present.

Dec 31, 2015

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Jocelyn Noveck

Associated Press

Lively is appealing, natural and often touching.

Dec 30, 2015

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Ruth Maramis

FlixChatter Film Blog

There’s a genuine sweetness and charm in this fantasy romance that sweeps me off my feet. Lively does a fine job carrying this film with her beauty and grace.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 10, 2024

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Jane Freebury

The Canberra Times (Australia)

A silly movie that takes itself too seriously.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 29, 2022

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

"The Age of Adaline" greatly works as meet-in-the-middle compromise date movie that easily works for women and doesn't have enough really awful parts to scare away the men.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 26, 2022

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Twiggy H

..too bored to even finish watching..

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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Garrett J

Great acting by Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn and Blake Lively.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/24

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Ava V

Beautiful movie, loved the love story, definitely watch! You will not regret it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/05/24

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Tongue L

This movie was so boring that I had to shut it off early on. Did not like the cast. The acting was mediocre at best. Not sure why this movie received any good reviews? I do not recommend this movie.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/03/24

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Gabie P

I personally loved almost everything about the movie. Except two things. The first being her romance with Ellis? It started very weirdly (a lot of stalking behaviour, but whatever).. and also , like, what about his father emotions ? The 80 year old age gap between him and Adaline ? Did he have no feelings about that ? like , what the hell ?? The second thing being how predictable her "getting back to aging" was. But that, at least for me, isn´t that big of a deal. What really bothered me was the romantic relationship in the end. I am glad that she is happy, but that just doesn´t take away how weird it is. Like a 30 year old difference isn´t even that big of a deal compared to an 80 one. Jesus. To end this in a good note, the movie really portrays immortality very well, and how hard it would be for a human being WITH EMOTIONS in that position. It´s very nostalgic and, just , beautifull. The sky drawn on that garage was just, breathtaking. Wow.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/27/24

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Node j

The movie was charming: The cinematography made it feel warm and dreamy. Of all its aspects, I loved the story the most. I was constantly pulled into wondering what would happen next and how she would maintain the facade. Blake Lively and Harrison Ford stood-out. The message - mortality is not that bad considering how everything around you is in an eternal flux - is not lost on me. This plays on Buddhist themes of impermanence: We wish to live forever, but that very notion is profoundly opposed to the natural order of things. Its only because we die that life is truly beautiful and miraculous.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/24/24

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Lee Toland Krieger

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Blake Lively

Adaline Bowman

Michiel Huisman

Ellis Jones

Kathy Baker

Kathy Jones

Harrison Ford

William Jones

Ellen Burstyn

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Synopsis

Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) has miraculously remained a youthful 29 years of age for nearly eight decades, never allowing herself to get close to anyone lest they discover her secret. However, a chance encounter with a charismatic philanthropist named Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) reawakens Adaline's long-suppressed passion for life and romance. When a weekend with Ellis' parents threatens to expose the truth, Adaline makes a decision that changes her life forever.

Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Producer: Sidney Kimmel, Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi
Screenwriter: J. Mills Goodloe, Salvador Paskowitz
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Lionsgate Films, Lakeshore Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (A Suggestive Comment)
Genre: Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 24, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $42.6M
Runtime: 1h 53m

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