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Beginners

2011Movie1 h 45 minR

DramaRomance
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd4.0/5Metacritic817.3Rotten Tomatoes86%77%

A moving, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

This is what love feels like.

Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna only months after his father Hal Fields has passed away. This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father, who, following the death of his wife of 44 years, came out of the closet at age 75 to live a full, energized, and wonderfully tumultuous gay life – which included a younger boyfriend.

Feels like

  • Indie Sentimental Drama
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Intergenerational Relationships
  • Coming Out Story
  • Melancholy Romance
  • Bittersweet
  • Thoughtful Dialogue
  • Strong Performances
  • Emotional Resonance

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Mike Mills
Written by
Mike Mills
Produced by
Jay Van Hoy, Leslie Urdang, Lars Knudsen
Music by
Roger Neill, Brian Reitzell, Dave Palmer

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Facts

June 3, 2011 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
June 3, 2011
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
65 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Beginners?"

Questions about Beginners

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beginners?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Beginners from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 14 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Beginners worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 81).

Will Beginners make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Beginners good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Beginners a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$14 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.