Venus

Venus

She's a real work of art.

R 2006 · 95 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Roger Michell · Written by Hanif Kureishi

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