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Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Mélanie Laurent, and Cosmo in Beginners (2010)

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Beginners

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    No, it has an original screenplay by Mike Mills. The story has autobiographical elements - Mills' own father came out as gay after Mike's mother died.

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  • How long is Beginners?
    1 hour and 45 minutes
  • When was Beginners released?
    April 21, 2011
  • What is the IMDb rating of Beginners?
    7.2 out of 10
  • Who stars in Beginners?
    Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, and Melanie Laurent
  • Who wrote Beginners?
    Mike Mills
  • Who directed Beginners?
    Mike Mills
  • Who was the composer for Beginners?
    Brian Reitzell, Roger Neill, and Dave Palmer
  • Who was the producer of Beginners?
    Lars Knudsen, Leslie Urdang, Miranda de Pencier, Dean Vanech, and Jay Van Hoy
  • Who was the executive producer of Beginners?
    Joan Scheckel
  • Who was the cinematographer for Beginners?
    Kasper Tuxen
  • Who was the editor of Beginners?
    Olivier Bugge Coutté
  • Who are the characters in Beginners?
    Oliver Fields, Hal Fields, Anna, Andy, Young Oliver, and Fancy Woman
  • What is the plot of Beginners?
    Oliver, a graphic designer, is attracted to a free-spirited and unpredictable Anna. Memories of his father encourage him to open himself up to the potential of a true and long-lasting relationship.
  • What was the budget for Beginners?
    $3.2 million
  • How much did Beginners earn at the worldwide box office?
    $14.3 million
  • How much did Beginners earn at the US box office?
    $5.79 million
  • What is Beginners rated?
    R
  • What genre is Beginners?
    Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Romance, and Romantic Comedy
  • How many awards has Beginners won?
    36 awards
  • How many awards has Beginners been nominated for?
    66 nominations

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