Summary:
Maurice and Ian are successful but aging actors, close friends whose conversation revolves around theatrical shop talk and the infirmities of septuagenarianism. Ian in particular is fearful that death is right around the corner, so he agrees to let his niece's daughter Jessie move in to his flat to care for him. Jessie, a provincial girl in her early twenties, turns out to be a nightmare for Ian, a hard-drinking, rude, and dismissive twerp. But Maurice sees something else in the girl, a potential for humanity which blossoms under his kindness and gentle guidance. Something else blossoms, for Maurice, as well: romantic love for a girl fifty years younger. Surprises follow, all around.
| Runtime: | 95 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated R for language, some sexual content and brief nudity. |
| Production: | UK Film Council |
| Genres: | Drama, Comedy, Romance |
| Country: | UK |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | May 22, 2007 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Roger Michell | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Hanif Kureishi | Written By |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Jodie Whittaker | Jessie |
| Leslie Phillips | Ian |
| Peter O'Toole | Maurice |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Ashley Madekwe | Royal Court Actress |
| Beatrice Savoretti | Waitress |
| Carolina Giammetta | Health Centre Nurse |
| Cathryn Bradshaw | Jillian |
| Joanna Croll | Hospital Drama Family |
| Kellie Shirley | Royal Court Actress |
| Liam McKenna | Hospital Drama Family |
| Lolita Chakrabarti | Health Centre Nurse |
| Meg Wynn Owen | Hospital Drama Family |
| Ony Uhiara | Royal Court Actress |
| Philip Fox | Doctor |
| Sam Spruell | Hospital Director |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Charles Moore | Executive Producer |
| Kevin Loader | Producer |
| Miles Ketley | Executive Producer |
| Rosa Romero | Line Producer |
| Scott Rudin | Executive Producer |
| Tessa Ross | Executive Producer |
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