Away from Her (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Away from Her is a 2007 romantic drama starring Julie Christie and Gordon Pinsent. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $9.2 million worldwide. It won 3 awards from 6 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 88 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Away from Her About?
The premise of Away from Her without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A devoted couple’s marriage faces profound challenges as one of them struggles with Alzheimer’s disease. As the condition progresses, the woman chooses to enter a care facility, leaving her husband to grapple with the heartbreaking reality of her fading memory. During his visits, he unexpectedly finds his wife has developed a close connection with another resident, Aubrey, creating a complex and emotionally charged situation for all involved.
Away from Her Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nursing home
- alzheimer's disease
- dementia
- skiing
- cross country skiing
- fisher
- ontario
- wine bottle
- forgetting a name
- washing dishes
- wine glass
- frying pan
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- reading aloud from a book
- candlelight dinner
- conservation area
- sticker
- daffodil
- coffee machine
- stained glass window
- santa claus statue
- christmas tree
- party hat
- sunflower
- wife
- man
- wheelchair
- love
- lost
- college professor
- time
- memory
- marriage
- friendship
- directorial debut
- three word title
- companion
- loneliness
- loss
- hockey game
- nurse
- care work
- old age
- feature film directorial debut
- retirement home
- watching tv
- telephone call
- teacher student relationship
- sweater
- suitcase
- sports announcer
Away from Her Cast
Julie Christie leads the cast, with Gordon Pinsent.
Away from Her Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Away from Her 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 88 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 88 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 70% User score
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Away from Her Plot Summary
What happens in Away from Her from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Grant and Fiona, a retired couple residing in the serene countryside of Brant County, Ontario, face a profound challenge when Fiona begins to lose her memory, signifying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. As the narrative unfolds, we delve into Grant’s inner thoughts, where his reflections on their marriage intertwine with his own past infidelities, ultimately shaping his actions regarding Fiona’s well-being.
Full summary
The whole story of Away from Her, scene by scene
Away from Her Box Office
Away from Her grossed $9.2 million worldwide. $4.6 million came from the US and Canada and $4.6 million (50%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$9.2M
- US & Canada
- $4.6M
- International
- $4.6M
Away from Her Awards & Nominations
Away from Her won 3 awards from 6 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations.
3 wins6 nominations5 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2008 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Actress – Julie Christie
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2008 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Julie Christie
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Golden Globes 2008 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama – Julie Christie
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Oscars 2008 2 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Julie Christie
- Nominated Writing (Adapted Screenplay) – Sarah Polley
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BAFTA 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Julie Christie
Away from Her Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Away from Her.
How Well Do You Know Away from Her?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What condition does Fiona suffer from?
Cars in Away from Her
2 cars on screen: the 2004 Ford F-150 and the 1987 Plymouth Voyager.
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2004 Ford F-150 Main role -
1987 Plymouth Voyager Minor role
Away from Her Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Loin d'elle” and “어웨이 프롬 허”.
- Also known as
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- Loin d'elle
- 어웨이 프롬 허
- An Ihrer Seite
- Ondan Uzakta
- Lejos de ella
- Longe Dela
- Away from Her - Lontano da lei
- Вдали от неё
- Daleko od ní
- הרחק ממנה
- 柳暗花明
- Далеч от нея
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- Egyre távolabb
- Υστερόγραφο μιας Σχέσης
- Далеко від неї
- アウェイ・フロム・ハー 君を想う, შორს მისგან
- Daleko od niej
- Lluny d’ella
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Away from Her FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Away from Her, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Away from Her?
Away from Her runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Away from Her released?
Away from Her was released on May 4, 2007.
Who is in the cast of Away from Her?
Away from Her stars Julie Christie and Gordon Pinsent.
How much did Away from Her make at the box office?
Away from Her grossed $9.2 million worldwide ($4.6 million domestic, $4.6 million international).
How is Away from Her rated?
Away from Her has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
What awards did Away from Her win?
Away from Her won 3 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Actress at the Critics' Choice 2008.
Does Away from Her have a post-credit scene?
No. Away from Her has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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