Beginners (2011) movie poster

Beginners (2011)

"This is what love feels like."
ThumbScore
👍 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 84% (RT: 86%, MC: 81) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaRomanceComedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 44m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (1,124 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metacritic
81
Cast
Ewan McGregor as Oliver Fields
Christopher Plummer as Hal Fields
Mélanie Laurent as Anna Wallace
Kai Lennox as Elliot
Mary Page Keller as Georgia Fields
Keegan Boos as Young Oliver
China Shavers as Shauna
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,124 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 84%.
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2011 among dedicated fans.
  • The iconic poster for Beginners was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Beginners is a 2011 drama, romance, comedy film directed by Mike Mills. 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.

The film has been rated by 1,124 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Beginners delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Beginners (2011) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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