Elsa & Fred
“It's Never Too Late.”
Synopsis
After his daughter persuades him to move into a new apartment, aged widower Fred strikes up a friendship with his eccentric 74-year-old neighbour Elsa, who convinces him it's never too late to keep enjoying life. Although he seemed resigned to a miserable bedridden existence, Fred embraces Elsa's youthful enthusiasm as she introduces him to the path of life and entertains him with outlandish stories about her past life. But when he discovers Elsa's terminally ill, Fred decides to accompany her on the trip of her dreams to the eternal city of Rome to help her fulfil a lifelong ambition.
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Elsa & Fred (2014) | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-19
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Shirley MacLaine
Elsa
Christopher Plummer
Fred
Marcia Gay Harden
Lydia
Wendell Pierce
Armande
Jared Gilman
Michael
Erika Alexander
Laverne
Chris Noth
Jack
Scott Bakula
Raymond
George Segal
John
Reg Rogers
Alec
James Brolin
Max
Deanna Rashell
Laura
Sam Medina
Taxi Cab Driver
Jackie Tuttle
Receptionist
Michael Hartson
Dance School Director
McCartney Bisgard
Carla
Carol Sutton
Flower Shop Attendant
Osvaldo Ríos
Dialysis Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Radford
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Radford, Anna Pavignano
- Original Score
- Luis Bacalov
- Original Title
- Elsa & Fred
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Riverside Entertainment Group, Rio Negro, Media House Capital, Cuatro Plus Films, Defiant Pictures, Creative Andina, Lotus Entertainment, Sisung Film Finance
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Radford
Michael Radford, Anna Pavignano, Marcos Carnevale, Marcela Guerty, Lily Ann Martin
Luis Bacalov
Doug Schwartz, Michael McDonough
Peter Boyle
Carsten H.W. Lorenz, Angel Losada Moreno, Osvaldo Ríos, Jason Hewitt, Aaron L. Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
Morgan Krutz
Visual Effects Supervisor
Luis Bacalov
Original Music Composer
Edward Saxon
Producer
Nicolas Veinberg
Producer
Matthias Ehrenberg
Producer
José Levy
Producer
Ricardo Kleinbaum
Producer
Michael Radford
Screenplay
Anna Pavignano
Screenplay
Stanton Barrett
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Radford
Director
Stephanie Carroll
Production Design
Matthias Emcke
Producer
Michael McDonough
Director of Photography
Peter Boyle
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elsa & Fred
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What is Elsa & Fred about?
After his daughter persuades him to move into a new apartment, aged widower Fred strikes up a friendship with his eccentric 74-year-old neighbour Elsa, who convinces him it's never too late to keep enjoying life. Although he seemed resigned to a miserable bedridden existence, Fred embraces Elsa's youthful enthusiasm as she introduces him to the path of life and entertains him with outlandish stories about her past life. But when he discovers Elsa's terminally ill, Fred decides to accompany her on the trip of her dreams to the eternal city of Rome to help her fulfil a lifelong ambition.
Who directed Elsa & Fred?
Elsa & Fred was directed by Michael Radford.
Who stars in Elsa & Fred?
The principal cast of Elsa & Fred includes Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer, Marcia Gay Harden, Wendell Pierce, Jared Gilman.
When was Elsa & Fred released and how long is it?
Elsa & Fred was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Elsa & Fred?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elsa & Fred was composed by Luis Bacalov.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elsa & Fred?
Elsa & Fred holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).