Synopsis
Based on Phillip Roth’s final novel, The Humbling tells the story of over-the-hill stage actor Simon Axler and his struggle to find his passion for life again. Near his breaking point, he finds motivation in the form of a young and lustful lesbian Pegeen Stapleford, but as their relationship heats up Simon has a hard time keeping up with the youthful Pegeen.
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Movie Details
Turkey Releases: | April 17th, 2015 (Wide) |
Video Release: | March 3rd, 2015 by Alchemy |
MPAA Rating: | R for sexual material, language and brief violence. (Rating bulletin 2324, 5/28/2014) |
Running Time: | 113 minutes |
Keywords: | Theater Actor, LGBTQ+, Romance, May / December Romance, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
Genre: | Drama |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
Production/Financing Companies: | Millennium Films, Baltimore Pictures, Dubin Media |
Production Countries: | United States |
Languages: | English |