Venus (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2006, Venus is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Roger Michell, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Venus stars Peter O'Toole as Maurice, Leslie Phillips as Ian, Jodie Whittaker as Jessie and Vanessa Redgrave as Valerie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Venus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Venus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Venus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Venus (2006)?
- In US, Venus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Venus worth watching?
- Venus holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Venus?
- Venus stars Peter O'Toole, Leslie Phillips, Jodie Whittaker, Vanessa Redgrave and Richard Griffiths.
- When was Venus released?
- Venus was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.