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While We're Young
2015 97 min United States of America R 16+
★6.8
Comedy, Drama
Director: Noah Baumbach
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Description
An uptight documentary filmmaker and his wife find their lives loosened up a bit after befriending a free-spirited younger couple.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$7.59M
Worldwide:
$17.29M
Starring
Ben Stiller
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Naomi Watts
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Adam Driver
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Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
While We're Young is a thoughtful, character-driven dramedy that examines the tensions of aging, generational differences, and the pursuit of authenticity. While some viewers may be disappointed by its slow pace and lack of traditional comedic payoff, most critics appreciate Baumbach’s nuanced exploration of midlife stagnation and his refusal to rely on moralizing conclusions.
| Acting | Naomi Watts delivers a standout performance that anchors the film with emotional depth and nuance. | |
| Acting | Adam Driver effectively portrays a charismatic yet morally ambiguous figure, confirming his dramatic range. | |
| Acting | Ben Stiller's performance is divisive; some viewers value his serious, non-comedic turn, while others find his portrayal of an intellectual struggling with stagnation unsatisfying or unengaging. | |
| Pacing | The film features a slow, contemplative tempo that rewards those interested in character study but risks alienating viewers expecting a brisk, traditional comedy. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay favors subtle irony and dialogue-driven conflict over clear-cut moral lessons, which some find refreshing and others find anticlimactic. |