Beginners

Author

Mike Mills

Call Number

• DVD COMEDY (CEN)

Languages

In English or Spanish, with optional Spanish or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Mélanie Laurent, Goran Visnjic, Kai Lennox, Mary Page Keller, Keegan Boos.

Publication Information

Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, c2011.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; language and some sexual content.

Summary

When graphic designer Oliver meets free-spirited Anna shortly after his father has passed away, Oliver realizes just how much of a beginner he is when it comes to long-lasting romantic love. Memories of his father, who, following the death of his wife of 45 years, came out of the closet at age 75 to live a full, energized, and wonderfully tumultuous gay life, encourage Oliver to open himself up to the potential of a true relationship.

Notes

Title from container.

DVD release of the 2011 motion picture.

Bonus features: a short film about making Beginners ; Beginners promo ; feature commentary with writer/director Mike Mills.