Away from Her movie poster

Away from Her

"It's never too late to become what you might have been."

May 4, 2007 1h 50m 7.0/10 (234 votes)

Originally released in 2007. Away from Her is a drama/romance film. directed by Sarah Polley.

Starring Gordon Pinsent, Julie Christie, and Michael Murphy

Synopsis

Fiona and Grant have been married for nearly 50 years. They have to face the fact that Fiona’s absent-mindedness is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. She must go to a specialized nursing home, where she slowly forgets Grant and turns her affection to Aubrey, another patient in the home.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 4, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (234 votes)
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Budget $3M Production budget
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Box Office $9.2M 3.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$9,194,283

Production Companies

  • Foundry Films
  • Capri Releasing
  • HanWay Films
  • Echo Lake Entertainment
  • Corus Entertainment
  • Pulling Focus Pictures
  • The Film Farm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Away from Her about?

Fiona and Grant have been married for nearly 50 years. They have to face the fact that Fiona’s absent-mindedness is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. She must go to a specialized nursing home, ...

Who directed Away from Her?

Away from Her was directed by Sarah Polley.

How long is Away from Her?

Away from Her has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was Away from Her released?

Away from Her was released on May 4, 2007 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Away from Her?

The main cast of Away from Her includes Gordon Pinsent, Julie Christie, Michael Murphy, Olympia Dukakis, Kristen Thomson.

Is Away from Her worth watching?

Away from Her has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 234 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.