Rent Venus (2006)
3.4 of 5 from 184 ratings
1h 35min
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- Synopsis:
- Peter O'Toole leads a powerful cast to deliver a charming and poignant portrayal of Maurice, an aging veteran actor who becomes absolutely taken with Jessie (Jodie Whittaker) - 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. Featuring brilliant performances from a superb supporting cast, 'Venus' is a witty and wise celebration of how the greatest lessons in life can come from the most unlikely places.
- Actors:
- Peter O'Toole, Jodie Whittaker, Leslie Phillips, Beatrice Savoretti, Philip Fox, Lolita Chakrabarti, Carolina Giammetta, Kellie Shirley, Ashley Madekwe, Ony Uhiara, Cathryn Bradshaw, Joanna Croll, Liam McKenna, Meg Wynn Owen, Sam Spruell, Tom Brooke, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Griffiths, Harvey Virdi, Emma Buckley
- Directors:
- Roger Michell
- Producers:
- Kevin Loader
- Writers:
- Hanif Kureishi
- Studio:
- Miramax
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Old Age on Screen: Part 1, Acting Up: British Actors at the Oscars, BAFTA Nominations Competition 2024, Getting to Know: Vanessa Redgrave, Oscar Nominations Competition 2023, Oscar's Two-Time Club, Remembering Leslie Phillips, Top 10 British Seaside Movies
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Reviews (2) of Venus
Great actors - funny bittersweet story - Venus review by CP Customer
With all these outstanding actors it can only be good, but don't expect any American style action movie. This is a very British/Film Four intimate play, where even the smallest role has a top actor. 90 minutes wel spent!
3 out of 3 members found this review helpful.
Quirky - Venus review by CP Customer
Very unuseual, very well acted, and very enjoyable. P O'Toole
wonderful as ever, as for brassy bird with great boobs.
Liked it lots...
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.