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Beginners (2011)

“This is what love feels like.”

6.8/10 · 1,175 votes 1h 45m r ComedyRomanceDrama

#82 of 249 films from 2011 #1047 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Mike Mills · Written by Mike Mills

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Overview

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.

Cast

Ewan McGregoras Oliver Fields
Christopher Plummeras Hal Fields
Mélanie Laurentas Anna Wallace
Goran Višnjićas Andy
Kai Lennoxas Elliot
Mary Page Kelleras Georgia Fields
Keegan Boosas Young Oliver
China Shaversas Shauna
Melissa Tangas Liz
Amanda Paytonas Party Person
Luke Dilibertoas Green Witch
Lou Taylor Puccias Magician
Jennifer Lauren Grantas Record Company Rep
Reynaldo Pachecoas Julio

Facts

Release dateJune 3, 2011
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$3,200,000
Box office$14,311,701 (4.5× budget)
IMDbtt1532503

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Questions

How long is Beginners?
Beginners runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Beginners worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,175 votes, which places it #82 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 67%) and #1047 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Beginners?
Beginners was directed by Mike Mills. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 20th Century Women (2016), C'mon C'mon (2021).
Who stars in Beginners?
Ewan McGregor as Oliver Fields; Christopher Plummer as Hal Fields; Mélanie Laurent as Anna Wallace; Goran Višnjić as Andy; Kai Lennox as Elliot; Mary Page Keller as Georgia Fields.
What is Beginners rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Beginners?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4855.

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