Elsa & Fred
"It's Never Too Late."
Originally released in 2014. Elsa & Fred is a drama/comedy film. directed by Michael Radford.
Starring Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer, and Marcia Gay Harden
Synopsis
After his daughter persuades him to move into a new apartment, aged widower Fred strikes up a friendship with his eccentric 74-year-old neighbour Elsa, who convinces him it's never too late to keep enjoying life. Although he seemed resigned to a miserable bedridden existence, Fred embraces Elsa's youthful enthusiasm as she introduces him to the path of life and entertains him with outlandish stories about her past life. But when he discovers Elsa's terminally ill, Fred decides to accompany her on the trip of her dreams to the eternal city of Rome to help her fulfil a lifelong ambition.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (97 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
Production Companies
- Riverside Entertainment Group
- Rio Negro
- Media House Capital
- Cuatro Plus Films
- Defiant Pictures
- Creative Andina
- Lotus Entertainment
- Sisung Film Finance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elsa & Fred about?
After his daughter persuades him to move into a new apartment, aged widower Fred strikes up a friendship with his eccentric 74-year-old neighbour Elsa, who convinces him it's never too late to keep...
Who directed Elsa & Fred?
Elsa & Fred was directed by Michael Radford.
How long is Elsa & Fred?
Elsa & Fred has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Elsa & Fred released?
Elsa & Fred was released on March 7, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elsa & Fred?
The main cast of Elsa & Fred includes Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer, Marcia Gay Harden, Wendell Pierce, Jared Gilman.