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Elsa & Fred

5.920141h 37mPG-13MovieDramaComedyRomance

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…

DirectorMichael Radford
WritersMichael Radford·Anna Pavignano
ProducersCarsten H.W. Lorenz·Angel Losada Moreno

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Cast · Directed by Michael Radford

SMShirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine
Elsa
CPChristopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Fred
MHMarcia Gay Harden
Marcia Gay Harden
Lydia
WPWendell Pierce
Wendell Pierce
Armande
JGJared Gilman
Jared Gilman
Michael
EAErika Alexander
Erika Alexander
Laverne
CNChris Noth
Chris Noth
Jack
SBScott Bakula
Scott Bakula
Raymond
GSGeorge Segal
George Segal
John
RRReg Rogers
Reg Rogers
Alec
JBJames Brolin
James Brolin
Max
DRDeanna Rashell
Deanna Rashell
Laura

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Elsa & Fred — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Elsa & Fred?

Elsa & Fred is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Howdy and Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Elsa & Fred on Netflix?

No, Elsa & Fred is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy.

Is Elsa & Fred on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Elsa & Fred is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Elsa & Fred for free?

Elsa & Fred is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.