Young Werther

Young Werther

Fall in love. Fall apart.

R 2024 · 101 min · ★ 5.2 · Romance, Comedy, Drama

Charming, passionate, totally irresponsible young novelist Werther is sent to the city on an errand by his mother. By chance, he meets lovely Charlotte, whose allure and commitment to her impressive, stable fiancé Albert will turn Werther’s life upside down. Werther and Charlotte embark on an emotional affair, while Werther and Albert start an awkward friendship. The more entwined this trio becomes, the harder it is to navigate the complexities of lust, affinity, and love.

Directed by José Lourenço · Written by José Lourenço

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Douglas Booth Werther
Alison Pill Charlotte
Patrick J. Adams Albert
Iris Apatow Sissy
Jaouhar Ben Ayed Paul
Amrit Kaur Melanie
Scott Thompson Uncle Blochstein
Janelle Hutchison Aunt Blochstein
Laurie Murdoch Mr. Sandman
Liam Ma Young Lawyer
Jaclyn Vogl Sample Sale Employee
Michael Musi Young Lawyer

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