Away from Her (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2007, Away from Her is a drama and romance film directed by Sarah Polley, running about 110 minutes. “It's never too late to become what you might have been.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man coping with the institutionalization of his wife because of Alzheimer's disease faces an epiphany when she transfers her affections to another man, a wheel chair-bound mute who also is a patient at the nursing home.
Who’s in it. Away from Her stars Julie Christie as Fiona, Michael Murphy as Aubrey, Gordon Pinsent as Grant and Olympia Dukakis as Marian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Away from Her has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Starz and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Away from Her page.
If you liked it. Fans of Away from Her tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Away from Her (2007)?
- In US, Away from Her is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Away from Her worth watching?
- Away from Her holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Away from Her?
- Away from Her stars Julie Christie, Michael Murphy, Gordon Pinsent, Olympia Dukakis and Kristen Thomson.
- When was Away from Her released?
- Away from Her was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.