If you're looking for a feel-good movie to shift out of spooky season, My Old Ass is officially making its streaming debut on Nov. 7. The time-travel flick from writer/director Megan Park is a lively comedy about growing up and moving on that Mashable's film editor calls "a true joy." Starring Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella, a true star on the rise, as older and younger versions of the same woman, the film manages to reject the same old tired time-travel mission trope, which is quite refreshing.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch My Old Ass online (and maybe even for free).
What is My Old Ass about?
My Old Ass follows Elliott (Stella), who decides to take a mushroom trip to ring in her 18th birthday. The trip brings her face-to-face with her sarcastic 39-year-old self (Plaza), who delivers bits of wisdom and warnings about life. What follows is a spirited coming-of-age journey that "captures the joy of carefree youth without romanticizing it," as Mashable's film editor Kristy Puchko puts it.
Here's the official trailer:
Is My Old Ass worth watching?
The coming-of-age comedy from Margot Robbie's LuckyChap Entertainment is currently holding a 91 percent critic rating and 89 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes — both pretty impressive numbers. Though it wasn't particularly a box office hit, My Old Ass has seen largely positive reviews online. And box office numbers don't usually tell the whole story anyway.
Puchko notes that it does veer into schmaltzy, but ultimately is "a briskly funny time-travel movie that bucks genre convention and allows its characters to be as charming as they are messy."
Read our full review of My Old Ass.
How to watch My Old Ass at home
Rather than making its digital retail debut first, like most new theatrical releases, My Old Ass will go directly to streaming first. Since My Old Ass is an Amazon MGM Studios film, it's set to make its streaming debut on Prime Video on Nov. 7. The film will also be available to rent or purchase at digital retailers (Apple TV+, Vudu, etc.) at a later date.
Can I get Prime Video for free?
Yes! If you're new to Prime or you're returning after some time away, Amazon offers a free 30-day trial to test the waters. With a trial, you'll still have full access to Prime perks — including Prime Video. Once your trial period ends, you'll be charged the full price for a Prime membership, which is currently $14.99 per month. Be sure to cancel before the month is up if you want to avoid charges.
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