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Old (2021)

“It's only a matter of time.”

6.3/10 · 5,043 votes 1h 48m pg-13 ThrillerHorrorMystery

#195 of 248 films from 2021 #1588 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by M. Night Shyamalan · Written by M. Night Shyamalan

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Overview

A group of families on a tropical holiday discover that the secluded beach where they are staying is somehow causing them to age rapidly – reducing their entire lives into a single day.

Cast

Gael García Bernalas Guy
Vicky Kriepsas Prisca
Rufus Sewellas Charles
Alex Wolffas Trent Aged 15
Thomasin McKenzieas Maddox Aged 16
Emun Elliottas Adult Trent
Embeth Davidtzas Adult Maddox
Nolan Riveras Trent Aged 6
Alexa Swintonas Maddox Aged 11
Nikki Amuka-Birdas Patricia
Ken Leungas Jarin
Aaron Pierreas Mid-Sized Sedan
Abbey Leeas Chrystal
Eliza Scanlenas Kara Aged 15

Facts

Release dateJuly 21, 2021
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$18,000,000
Box office$90,146,510 (5.0× budget)
IMDbtt10954652

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Questions

How long is Old?
Old runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Old worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 5,043 votes, which places it #195 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 22%) and #1588 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Old?
Old was directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Sixth Sense (1999), Split (2017), Unbreakable (2000).
Who stars in Old?
Gael García Bernal as Guy; Vicky Krieps as Prisca; Rufus Sewell as Charles; Alex Wolff as Trent Aged 15; Thomasin McKenzie as Maddox Aged 16; Emun Elliott as Adult Trent.
What is Old rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Old?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/52979.

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