Venus (2006)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Venus
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Sweden | Cineasterna | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Venus in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Venus about?
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. Venus is a Comedy, Drama, Romance movie, released on 2006-09-02, runtime 95 minutes.
Is Venus worth watching?
TMDB users rate Venus 6.7 out of 10 from 162 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Venus?
In the United States, Venus is free to watch on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Roger Michell
Cast
- Peter O'Toole as Maurice
- Leslie Phillips as Ian
- Jodie Whittaker as Jessie
- Vanessa Redgrave as Valerie
- Richard Griffiths as Donald
- Cathryn Bradshaw as Jillian
- Beatrice Savoretti as Waitress
- Philip Fox as Doctor
- Lolita Chakrabarti as Health Centre Nurse
- Carolina Giammetta as Health Centre Nurse
- Kellie Shirley as Royal Court Actress
- Ashley Madekwe as Royal Court Actress
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Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from Venus on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.