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The Age of Innocence (1993)

โ€œIn a world of tradition. In an age of innocence. They dared to break the rules.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 1,254 votes 2h 18m pg RomanceDrama

#43 of 97 films from 1993 #498 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Martin Scorsese ยท Written by Martin Scorsese, Jay Cocks, Edith Wharton

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Overview

In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.

Cast

Daniel Day-Lewisas Newland Archer
Michelle Pfeifferas Ellen Olenska
Winona Ryderas May Welland
Alexis Smithas Louisa van der Luyden
Geraldine Chaplinas Mrs. Welland
Jonathan Pryceas Riviรจre
Richard E. Grantas Lawrence "Larry" Lefferts
Alec McCowenas Sillerton Jackson
Mary Beth Hurtas Regina Beaufort
Stuart Wilsonas Julius Beaufort
Howard Erskineas Beaufort Guest
John McLoughlinas Party Guest
Christopher Nilssonas Party Guest
Miriam Margolyesas Mrs. Catherine Mingott

Facts

Release dateSeptember 10, 1993
Runtime138 min (2h 18m) โ€” longer as the 1993 average of 109 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$34,000,000
Box office$32,255,440 (0.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0106226

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Questions

How long is The Age of Innocence?
The Age of Innocence runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Is The Age of Innocence worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,254 votes, which places it #43 of 97 films released in 1993 in this index (top 57%) and #498 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed The Age of Innocence?
The Age of Innocence was directed by Martin Scorsese. Other well-rated titles by the same director: GoodFellas (1990), The Departed (2006), Shutter Island (2010).
Who stars in The Age of Innocence?
Daniel Day-Lewis as Newland Archer; Michelle Pfeiffer as Ellen Olenska; Winona Ryder as May Welland; Alexis Smith as Louisa van der Luyden; Geraldine Chaplin as Mrs. Welland; Jonathan Pryce as Riviรจre.
What is The Age of Innocence rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Age of Innocence?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9027.

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