Beginners

Beginners is a 2010 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Mills. It tells the story of Oliver (Ewan McGregor), a man reflecting on the life and death of his father (Christopher Plummer) while trying to forge a new romantic relationship with a woman (Mélanie Laurent) dealing with father issues of her own. Beginners premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival, where the Los Angeles Times heralded it as a "he... More

Initial release date:

  • Sep 11, 2010

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Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 45 min

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Also known as:

  • Assim é o Amor,
  • Beginners,
  • Debiutanci,
  • Oi protarides

Film

Directed by

Mike Mills

Michael C. "Mike" Mills (born March 20, 1966) is an American film and music video director and graphic designer. He is perhaps best known for his independent films Thumbsucker and Beginners. Mills was born in Berkeley, California. He graduated from Cooper Union in Lower Manhattan, New York City....

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Apr 21, 2011
  • Nov 15, 2011
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 45 min

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Distributor Year Region Film distribution medium
  • 2010
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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film Winners

Independent Spirit Award for Best Director Nominees

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