Elsa & Fred
2005 · Movie · 108 min · ★ 7.7 · 54% critics
A retired widower moves into a Madrid apartment, set in his cautious ways and worried about his health. After a tense first encounter, his spirited next-door neighbor draws him into a surprising late-life romance that challenges his routines and outlook.
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Details
- Original title
- Elsa y Fred
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-07-28
- Language
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Critic score
- 54/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.7/10 (88 votes)
About
If you enjoy tender, character-driven romances about second chances and a zest-for-life influence, this may click, especially if you liked Valentin; Not for you if you want fast action or high-stakes drama.
Pros: warm late-life romance; lively neighbor energy; gentle humor | Cons: slow-paced moments; predictable beats; limited plot surprises
Cast & crew
China Zorrilla
as Elsa
Manuel Alexandre
as Fred
Blanca Portillo
as Cuca
José Ángel Egido
as Paco
Omar Muñoz
as Javi
Roberto Carnaghi
as Gabriel
Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa
as Juan
Gonzalo Urtizberea
as Alejo
Fanny Gautier
as Laura
Federico Luppi
as Pablo
Directed by Marcos Carnevale