

Beginners
2011-06-03 · 105 min · ★ 6.8
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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Production details
- Directors
- Mike Mills
- Production companies
- Parts & Labor, Olympus Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,200,000
- Revenue
- USD 14,311,701
Top Cast
Ewan McGregorOliver Fields
Christopher PlummerHal Fields
Mélanie LaurentAnna Wallace
Goran VišnjićAndy
Kai LennoxElliot
Mary Page KellerGeorgia Fields
China ShaversShauna
Melissa TangLiz
Amanda PaytonParty Person
Luke DilibertoGreen Witch
Lou Taylor PucciMagician
Jodi LongDr. Long
Bruce FrenchDr. Wright
Michael ChieffoHal's Priest
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