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IMDb rating 7.2
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Critic rating 7.2

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Critic Scott Tobias
rated 8

...a complicated study of love deferred.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Roger Ebert
rated 8

It's a hopeful fable with deep optimism and a cheerful style that kids itself. Like many dogs, it shrugs off setbacks and keeps hoping it can go outside and play.

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Critic Anna Smith
rated 6

With good performances and characters, Beginners is an enjoyable, amusing and occasionally poignant watch.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

...a film with a healthy, if self-conscious IQ. It could be an excellent date movie.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Lisa Brygger
rated 7

...en fin lille hyldest til den søde håbløshed og et minde om, at selv om man ikke kan finde ud af sig selv, kan det være, man kan lære det.

Read full review at Cinemazone
Critic Lotta Zachrisson
rated 8

...lyckas nästla sig in och röra runt bland våra känslor och trampa på ömma tår vi inte visste vi hade.

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Mike Mills
Director
Mike Mills
Writer
Christopher Plummer
As Hal Fields
Mélanie Laurent
As Anna Wallace
Ewan McGregor
As Oliver Fields
Goran Visnjic
As Andy
Bruce French
As Dr. Wright

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"Beginners" explores the complexities of love, loss, and self-discovery through the eyes of Oliver, a graphic designer struggling to come to terms with his father's recent death. As he navigates his relationships with his new love interest Anna and his beloved dog Arthur, Oliver is forced to confront his own vulnerabilities and desires. With its heartwarming humor and relatable characters, this romantic comedy-drama invites viewers on a journey of growth and introspection.

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