Overview
A whimsical journey of self-discovery unfolds as a young woman confronts her future self during a psychedelic experience.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- wistful
- lazy sunday
- coming of age movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's performances, vivid Ontario setting, rapid-fire comedy, and unexpectedly poignant coming-of-age emotion.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Elliott repeatedly communicates with her 39-year-old self, turning imagined future knowledge into the film's central storytelling device.
Elliott's lesbian identity shapes her understanding of love, adulthood, and the future she imagines for herself.
The cranberry farm, Lake Muskoka shores, golden afternoons, and portentous thunderstorms create a romantic, wistful sense of place.
The broad fantasy of receiving advice from an older self becomes an emotionally sincere meditation on youth, mistakes, and change.
Films like My Old Ass, and why
The Edge of Seventeen
coming-of-age comedy blending youthful romance, family bonds, and bittersweet emotional reflection
The Half of It
warm queer coming-of-age romance with witty dialogue and emotional uncertainty
About Time
time-bending relationship story using comedy and poignancy to examine choices and identity
The Spectacular Now
earnest rural coming-of-age drama with young love, friendship, and wistful atmosphere
Movie Details
- Director
- Megan Park
- Release Date
- 2024-09-13
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (526)
Cast
- Maisy Stella
- Aubrey Plaza
- Percy Hynes White
- Maddie Ziegler
- Kerrice Brooks
- Maria Dizzia
- Alain Goulem
- Seth Isaac Johnson
- Carter Trozzolo
- Alexandria Rivera
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is My Old Ass about?
- An irreverent queer teenager meets her future self and discovers that growing up means embracing uncertainty rather than mastering it.
- What is My Old Ass like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of My Old Ass as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is My Old Ass violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in My Old Ass.
- What did critics think of My Old Ass?
- Critics broadly praised the film's performances, vivid Ontario setting, rapid-fire comedy, and unexpectedly poignant coming-of-age emotion.
- Which films are like My Old Ass?
- Films with a similar feel include The Edge of Seventeen, The Half of It, About Time, and The Spectacular Now.
- How long is My Old Ass?
- My Old Ass runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch My Old Ass?
- In United States, My Old Ass streams on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
