Maurice (Peter OToole) and Ian (Leslie Phillips) are old friends, veteran English actors who never hit the big time. Now in their golden years, they continue to work - Maurice, for example, is playing a moribund patient in a television drama. But their comfortable routines and banter over breakfast in a favourite café are disrupted by the arrival from the provinces of Ians grand-niece, Jessie (Jodie Whittaker).

She quickly tries her great-uncles patience; but Maurice is taken with the girl, and proceeds to show her the cultural sights of London. As Maurice tries to give Jessie the benefit of his experience, he is surprised to discover how very little he actually knows about himself now that his life is drawing to a close.

Nominated for an Oscar for his performance, Peter OToole is outstanding.

Cast: Peter O'Toole (Casanova, Bright Young Things), Leslie Phillips (Colour Me Kubrick) and Jodie Whittaker
Director: Roger Michell (Enduring Love, Notting Hill,The Mother)
Genre: Drama
Rating: MA
Running Time: 95 minutes
Official Website: www.venus-themovie.com

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