Venus(2006)
“She's a real work of art.”
Overview
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.
Director
Roger Michell
Studio
Film4 Productions
Cast
Peter O'Toole
as Maurice
Leslie Phillips
as Ian
Jodie Whittaker
as Jessie
Vanessa Redgrave
as Valerie
Richard Griffiths
as Donald
Cathryn Bradshaw
as Jillian
Beatrice Savoretti
as Waitress
Philip Fox
as Doctor
Lolita Chakrabarti
as Health Centre Nurse
Carolina Giammetta
as Health Centre Nurse
Kellie Shirley
as Royal Court Actress
Ashley Madekwe
as Royal Court Actress
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2006
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
Film4 Productions • UK Film Council • Free Range Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Venus?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Venus (2006).
What is Venus 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 directed Venus?▼
Venus was directed by Roger Michell and released in 2006. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is Venus?▼
Venus has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Venus?▼
The cast of Venus includes Peter O'Toole as Maurice, Leslie Phillips as Ian, Jodie Whittaker as Jessie, Vanessa Redgrave as Valerie, Richard Griffiths as Donald and more.
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