Beginners
“This is what love feels like.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Beginners - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-31
Top Cast
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Ewan McGregor
Oliver Fields
Christopher Plummer
Hal Fields
Mélanie Laurent
Anna Wallace
Goran Višnjić
Andy
Kai Lennox
Elliot
Mary Page Keller
Georgia Fields
Keegan Boos
Young Oliver
China Shavers
Shauna
Melissa Tang
Liz
Amanda Payton
Party Person
Luke Diliberto
Green Witch
Lou Taylor Pucci
Magician
Jennifer Lauren Grant
Record Company Rep
Reynaldo Pacheco
Julio
Jodi Long
Dr. Long
Bruce French
Dr. Wright
Leslie Shea
ICU Nurse #1
Michael Chieffo
Hal's Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 3, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 26, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.47x
+$11.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Mills
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Mills
- Original Score
- Brian Reitzell, Dave Palmer, Roger Neill
- Original Title
- Beginners
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $3.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.3M
- Production Studios
- Parts & Labor, Olympus Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Mills
Mike Mills
Brian Reitzell, Dave Palmer, Roger Neill
Kasper Tuxen, Christopher Blauvelt
Olivier Bugge Coutté
Joan Scheckel, Dean Vanech, Jay Van Hoy, Lars Knudsen, Leslie Urdang
Department Leadership Roster
Kasper Tuxen
Director of Photography
Dean Vanech
Producer
Jennifer Johnson
Costume Design
Shane Valentino
Production Design
Mike Mills
Director
Jay Van Hoy
Producer
Lars Knudsen
Producer
Olivier Bugge Coutté
Editor
Leslie Urdang
Producer
Miranda de Pencier
Producer
Brian Reitzell
Original Music Composer
Dave Palmer
Original Music Composer
Roger Neill
Original Music Composer
Mark Levinson
Producer
Mike Mills
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beginners
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beginners about?
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.
Who directed Beginners?
Beginners was directed by Mike Mills.
Who stars in Beginners?
The principal cast of Beginners includes Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Mélanie Laurent, Goran Višnjić, Kai Lennox.
When was Beginners released and how long is it?
Beginners was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Beginners?
Beginners had a reported production budget of $3.2M and grossed $14.3M at the worldwide box office (4.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Beginners?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beginners was composed by Brian Reitzell, Dave Palmer, Roger Neill.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beginners?
Beginners holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).