Venus
2006 · 95 min
Directed by Roger Michell. Written by Hanif Kureishi. Starring Peter O'Toole, Leslie Phillips, Jodie Whittaker, Vanessa Redgrave.
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.
Critics 87% · audiences 74% · streaming on Hoopla · 1 Oscar nomination