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Venus

R1h 35m2006Roger Michell
IMDb: 7.1/10Rotten: 88%Metacritic: 82/100
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"She's a real work of art."

Maurice is an aging veteran actor who becomes taken with Jessie, the grandniece of his closest friend. When Maurice tries to soften the petulant and provincial young girl with the benefit of his wisdom and London culture, their give-and-take surprises both Maurice and Jessie as they discover what they don't know about themselves.

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BeachHusband Wife RelationshipGrandparent Grandchild RelationshipArtAging Actor

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What is Venus (2006) about?

Maurice is an aging veteran actor who becomes taken with Jessie, the grandniece of his closest friend. When Maurice tries to soften the petulant and provincial young girl with the benefit of his wisdom and London culture, their give-and-take surprises both Maurice and Jessie as they discover what they don't know about themselves.

Who stars in Venus?

Venus stars Peter O'Toole (Maurice), Leslie Phillips (Ian), Jodie Whittaker (Jessie), Vanessa Redgrave (Valerie), Richard Griffiths (Donald). The film was directed by Roger Michell.

How long is Venus?

Venus has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated R.

Is Venus worth watching?

Venus holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Venus?

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