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Venus

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2006 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Maurice is an aging veteran actor who becomes taken with Jessie, the grandniece of his closest friend. When Maurice tries to soften the petulant and provincial young girl with the benefit of his wisdom and London culture, their give-and-take surprises both Maurice and Jessie as they discover what they don't know about themselves.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 48K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roger Michell

  • Peter O'TooleMaurice
  • Leslie PhillipsIan
  • Jodie WhittakerJessie
  • Vanessa RedgraveValerie
  • Richard GriffithsDonald
  • Cathryn BradshawJillian
  • Beatrice SavorettiWaitress
  • Philip FoxDoctor
  • Lolita ChakrabartiHealth Centre Nurse
  • Carolina GiammettaHealth Centre Nurse