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2011 | 105 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (86% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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. If you loved We Live in Time or Love, Simon, start here. 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 45 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Supporting Actor.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $14 million worldwide on a $3 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 89K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Mills

  • Ewan McGregorOliver Fields
  • Christopher PlummerHal Fields
  • Mélanie LaurentAnna Wallace
  • Goran VišnjićAndy
  • Kai LennoxElliot
  • Mary Page KellerGeorgia Fields
  • Keegan BoosYoung Oliver
  • China ShaversShauna
  • Melissa TangLiz
  • Amanda PaytonParty Person