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Beginners

Beginners (2011)

R 1h 44m 7.1/10 IMDb
DramaRomanceComedy

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.

Director: Mike Mills

Cast: Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Mélanie Laurent, Goran Višnjić, Kai Lennox

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Homophobia / transphobia (depicted)

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a parent Terminal illness
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