Beginners (2011)

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Mike Mills

Producer:

Leslie Urdang, Dean Vanech, Miranda de Pencier

Writer:

Mike Mills

Release Date:

Jun 3, 2011

Runtime:

1hr 45m

Synopsis

Oliver, a graphic designer, is attracted to a free-spirited and unpredictable Anna. Memories of his father encourage him to open himself up to the potential of a true and long-lasting relationship.

Cast

  • Ewan McGregor
  • Christopher Plummer
  • Mélanie Laurent
  • Goran Visnjic
  • Kai Lennox
  • Mary Page Keller
  • Keegan Boos
  • China Shavers

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Jul 11, 2018

    this film feels like one long conversation between two people lay on the floor staring at the ceiling when they should be asleep but they can't sleep so they tell each other whatever they think of, relevant to anything or not, and they laugh and maybe cry and there's both…

    3.3K Likes
    issy 🥝
    issy 🥝
    Feb 3, 2016

    i relate to the dog because i would also start crying if ewan mcgregor left me

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    kaye 🌀
    kaye 🌀
    Apr 26, 2017

    "you can stay in the same place and still find ways to leave people." i am at a loss for words. this was beautiful.

    1.5K Likes
    mulaney
    mulaney
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    Aug 20, 2013

    "Here. Here is simple and happy. That's what I meant to give you."

    1.3K Likes
    matt lynch
    matt lynch
    Apr 23, 2017

    ewan mcgregor: [looks mildly unhappy] me: [starts sobbing]

    841 Likes
    tabea
    tabea
    May 17, 2017

    okay but this movie would be NOTHING without Arthur the dog

    821 Likes
    shannon
    shannon
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    Aug 17, 2018

    so sad but so happy but so sad but SO beautiful ??? i think i'm in love ????

    651 Likes
    ˗ˏˋ suspirliam ˊˎ˗
    ˗ˏˋ suspirliam ˊˎ˗
    Aug 13, 2018

    the dog has separation anxiety when being away from ewan mcgregor and same

    624 Likes
    lauren
    lauren
    Feb 5, 2021

    throat thick for 102 out of 105 minutes (conservative estimate)

    590 Likes
    fran hoepfner
    fran hoepfner

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Top Reviews
  • DirtyNastyClimber
    DirtyNastyClimber loved
    Beginners

    Still have this soundtrack saved

    🔥 1 3Y
    Mickerdoo
    Mickerdoo is "meh" on
    Beginners

    Obvious that moving in was going to be a hard change from their adventure dating. Liked the cast and interjections the most but didn’t vibe.

    4M
    Nothuman
    Nothuman liked
    Beginners

    A really funny film but still with a strong emotional core, enjoyed all the characters and their quirks

    1Y
  • Saracroche
    Saracroche liked
    Beginners

    Très bon film, étonnant et bizarre j’ai bien aimé

    1Y
    Alejandro flores
    Alejandro flores loved
    Beginners

    May I become him at my 30's

    1Y
    Lisset Mendoza
    Lisset Mendoza loved
    Beginners

    Such a sweet romance

    1Y
  • Reyham
    Reyham liked
    Beginners

    Mike mills 🫶🏼

    2Y
    Austin Powers
    Austin Powers disliked
    Beginners

    Bad movie

    4Y
    Mark Bateman
    Mark Bateman is "meh" on
    Beginners

    5/10

    2Y

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Metacritic

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Based on 36 Critics
8.1

USER SCORE (266)

Universal acclaim based on 266 Reviews
60
Jul 18, 2011

With good performances and characters, Beginners is an enjoyable, amusing and occasionally poignant watch. Indie film fans will want to catch it, but it falls short of being a must-see.

Metacritic review by Anna Smith
Anna Smith
Empire
75
Jun 15, 2011

The result is an effective portrait of a damaged individual uncertain about the meaning of love and commitment and the two key relationships in his life that teach him lessons about both.

Metacritic review by James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
85
Jun 2, 2011

Beginners is all about beginnings that begin with endings - the point, Mills seems to be saying, is that sometimes you need to say good-bye to make room for hello.

Metacritic review by Stephanie Zacharek
Stephanie Zacharek
Movieline

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beginners (2011) (2011) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Beginners (2011) (2011)?
The movie is 1hr 45min long.
What's Beginners (2011) (2011) about?
Oliver, a graphic designer, is attracted to a free-spirited and unpredictable Anna. Memories of his father encourage him to open himself up to the potential of a true and long-lasting relationship.
Who's the cast of Beginners (2011) (2011)?
  • Ewan McGregor as Oliver
  • Christopher Plummer as Hal
  • Mélanie Laurent as Anna
  • Goran Visnjic as Andy
  • Kai Lennox as Elliot
  • Mary Page Keller as Georgia
  • Keegan Boos as Young Oliver
  • China Shavers as Shauna
Who's the director behind Beginners (2011) (2011)?
Mike Mills directed Beginners (2011) (2011).
Who produced Beginners (2011) (2011)?
Leslie Urdang, Dean Vanech and Miranda de Pencier produced Beginners (2011) (2011).
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