Youth

R

Released Dec 4, 2015

1 hr. 58 min.

Comedy

Drama

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Fred (Michael Caine), a retired composer and conductor, vacations at a Swiss Spa with his longtime friend Mick (Harvey Keitel). As Mick crafts what may be his final screenplay, Fred is given the opportunity to perform for the Queen.

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Critics Consensus

Gorgeously filmed and beautifully acted, Youth offers an enticing -- albeit flawed -- opportunity to witness an impressive array of seasoned veterans combining their cinematic might.

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KB B

This movie had some interesting segments and some funny segments. Overall, though it was pretty bizarre.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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john c

Wonderfully shot movie with a thoughtful script. Captivating and emotional.I really enjoyed it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/29/23

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Simon F

Caine & Keitel are sublime, the dialogue is smart and the irreverence is seducing. A great "Hollywood" movie for Paolo Sorrentino.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/15/22

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Audience Member

Sorrentino provides another visually and emotionally stirring meditation on some pretty heavy, and often seemingly contrasting, themes which he explores utilizing his unique blend of humor and heart. At a certain point our past must begin to look further away than the inevitable future and, once beyond that point, as you grow older that change likely becomes more and more pronounced. Sorrentino doesn't despair in this unavoidable truth and instead beautifully confronts and even celebrates this stage in a life through some well written dialogue, that along with the score, induced goosebumps more than once. The cinematography was engrossingly gorgeous with some memorable shots that created a tempting backdrop to tell any story in front of. Caine was an excellent choice for the lead and played his role brilliantly with Keitel offering great work as well. There were no weaknesses in this colorful cast but I was embarrassed it took me as long as it did to recognize the Maradona character.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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There's no doubting Sorrentino has his own style, and there are times during Youth when you do wish that he would tone that style down somewhat. However, there is real beauty in Youth, and Sorrentino pulls astonishing performances from Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel as ageing friends at an alpine retreat for the duration of the film. It's not up there with his best (Il Divo [2008] remains the pinnacle for me) but it's certainly more cohesive than his most recent, Loro (2018), which although impressive, really misses the extra hour or so of footage that is present in the Italian release.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Beautiful! Visual poetry and beautiful symbolism of living a human life: the lightness the dark, the beauty and the and ugly, most of all avoid the mediocre (?).

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Paolo Sorrentino

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Michael Caine

Fred Ballinger

Harvey Keitel

Mick Boyle

Rachel Weisz

Lena Ballinger

Paul Dano

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Jane Fonda

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Elissa Suh

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Full of confidence, Sorrentino's direction never wavers and he sees the film through to the end.

Mar 16, 2020

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Youth has nothing new to say, its Italian thematic aesthetic nothing more than a mask for an emotional schadenfreude impossible to take pleasure in.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 18, 2016

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

Sorrentino wants to say something profound about illnesses that bury loved ones alive. But the pompous lines kill the mood.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 31, 2016

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Jordan Brooks

Vague Visages

Akin to a melody that resonates in your mind in a continual loop of madness and pleasure, Youth is a not-so-easily eradicable experience.

Aug 1, 2023

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Brian Eggert

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Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel do their best work in years.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 23, 2022

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

"Youth" surprises us to show how much interest and intrigue can be found in foppish people we normally wouldn't closely identify with as an audience.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 12, 2021

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Synopsis

Fred (Michael Caine), a retired composer and conductor, vacations at a Swiss Spa with his longtime friend Mick (Harvey Keitel). As Mick crafts what may be his final screenplay, Fred is given the opportunity to perform for the Queen.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino
Executive Producer: Viola Prestieri
Screenwriter: Paolo Sorrentino
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Production Co: Number 9 Films, Pathé, Indigo Films, Barbary Films, C-Films, Medusa Film, France 2 Cinéma
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Some Sexuality)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 4, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.7M
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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