Beginners (2011)
Movie 1h 45m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Dating from 2011, Beginners sits in the comedy, drama and romance corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Mike Mills. The cast includes Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer and Goran Višnjić. The running time is 1h 45m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
Synopsis
Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna only months after his father Hal Fields has passed away. This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father, who, following the death of his wife of 44 years, came out of the closet at age 75 to live a full, energized, and wonderfully tumultuous gay life – which included a younger boyfriend.
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Cast & crew
- Mike MillsDirector
- Ewan McGregoras Oliver Fields
- Christopher Plummeras Hal Fields
- Goran Višnjićas Andy
- Mélanie Laurentas Anna Wallace
- Kai Lennoxas Elliot
- Melissa Tangas Liz
- Lou Taylor Puccias Magician
- Jodi Longas Dr. Long
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Questions about Beginners
- What genre is Beginners?
- Beginners is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in Beginners?
- Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Goran Višnjić, Mélanie Laurent, Kai Lennox appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Beginners?
- Mike Mills directed Beginners.
- How long is Beginners?
- Beginners runs for 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Is Beginners worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Beginners?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
