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Critics Consensus

Boosted by charming performances by the octogenarian leads, Elsa and Fred overcomes its schmaltzy premise to make for a satisfying romantic tale.

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Ty Burr Boston Globe Rated: 2/4 Nov 24, 2011 Full Review Ben Kenigsberg Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 18, 2011 Full Review Maitland McDonagh Time Out Rated: 3/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Stephen Schaefer Boston Herald Rated: B Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Peter Calder New Zealand Herald Shamelessly sentimental but beautifully handled story of septuagenarian love features two sublime lead performances. Rated: 3/5 Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Sarah Boslaugh Playback:stl Director Marcos Carnevale makes sure to get his ticket punched at every station in this journey through cinematic convention. Rated: 5/10 Sep 19, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

Maria G Yes, it is overly cheesy, but also fun and so entertaining. The actors are AMAZING, you laugh most of the movie. It may be my favorite love story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/30/22 Full Review vivian m I haven't stopped thinking about this wonderful movie. Regrettably the American version did not match up . Highly recommend, however regret not being able to find streaming allowing me to enjoy again....and again. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member adorably grumpy old couple falling in love :) #hope Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Incredibly touching and sweet! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Elsa me estresaba jeje Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a sweet and silly comedy. Emotional at times, funny at others, you really a good time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis A fender bender on a Madrid street brings together 78-year-old Alfredo (Manuel Alexandre), a widowed hypochondriac, and Elsa (China Zorrilla), close in age to Alfredo but as free-spirited as he is uptight. The unlikely pair begin a late-life romance, with Elsa tempting the man she renames "Fred" into such acts of daring as ordering a hugely expensive meal at a restaurant and skipping out on the check. Alfredo in turn decides to make the one great wish of Elsa's life come true.

Director

Marcos Carnevale

Producer

José Antonio Félez

Screenwriter

Marcos Carnevale, Marcela Guerty, Lily Ann Martin

Distributor

Mitropoulos Films

Rating

PG (Some Mild Thematic Elements|Language)

Genre

Romance, Comedy

Original Language

English

Release Date (Theaters)

Jun 27, 2008, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)

May 22, 2017

Runtime

1h 48m

Sound Mix

Dolby Digital