Our Souls at Night

Looking for romance that respects your intelligence, available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix? Our Souls at Night is that. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 476 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. The chemistry Robert Redford brings to it is the real engine here. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Our Souls at Night arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. What makes Our Souls at Night work is that the obstacles feel real, not manufactured for the plot. Addie Moore and Louis Waters, a widow and widower, have lived next to each other for years. The pair have almost no relationship, but that all changes when Addie tries to make a connection with her neighbour. Robert Redford and Jane Fonda lead a cast that earns the romance rather than assuming it. Our Souls at Night came out in 2017. The relationship at the centre of Our Souls at Night develops at a pace that feels earned rather than rushed for plot reasons. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Romance fans and drama viewers alike will find something to love in Our Souls at Night. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. The chemistry Robert Redford brings to it is the engine that drives everything. A rarer quality than it sounds — earning the romantic beats rather than assuming them.

Our Souls at Night was released in 2017, directed by Ritesh Batra. The full 101-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.