The Humbling tells the story of aging, suicidal stage actor Simon Axler (Al Pacino) and his struggles to find passion for life again. Near his breaking point, he finds motivation in the form of a young and lustful lesbian, Pegeen Stapleford (Greta Gerwig), who has had a crush on Simon since childhood. As their relationship heats up, Simon has a hard time keeping up with the youthful and exuberant Pegeen. He feels more alive than ever before but with many disapproving people protesting their relationship, Simon must decide where his true passion lies.

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The Humbling (2014)

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Drama/Comedy · 1h 52m · 1/23/2015

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Older but not wiser.

Description

The Humbling tells the story of aging, suicidal stage actor Simon Axler (Al Pacino) and his struggles to find passion for life again. Near his breaking point, he finds motivation in the form of a young and lustful lesbian, Pegeen Stapleford (Greta Gerwig), who has had a crush on Simon since childhood. As their relationship heats up, Simon has a hard time keeping up with the youthful and exuberant Pegeen. He feels more alive than ever before but with many disapproving people protesting their relationship, Simon must decide where his true passion lies.

Streaming Rank Today: 2716 -22

Status

Released

Language

English

Countries

United States, Italy

Production Companies

Ambi Pictures, Hammerton Productions

Budget

$2,000,000
Source
Cast
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Lance Roberts

Walter
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Angela Cohen

Cordelia
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Dan Hedaya

Asa
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Dylan Baker

Dr. Farr
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Nina Arianda

Sybil
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Maria Di Angelis

Receptionist
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Greta Gerwig

Pegeen Mike Stapleford
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Al Pacino

Simon Axler
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Charles Grodin

Jerry
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Kyra Sedgwick

Louise Trenner
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Billy Porter

Prince
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Karah Serine

Mental Patient (as Kara Peterson)
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Andrea Barnes

Nurse
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Katrina E. Perkins

Art Teacher (as Katrina Elizabeth Perkins)
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Li Jun Li

Tracy
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Victor Cruz

Guard
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Richard Jordan

The Fool (King Lear rehearsal)
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Ricky Paull Goldin

The Director
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Jennifer Regan

Vet Nurse
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Dennis Lauricella

Cameraman
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Tim Falter

Mental hospital visitor
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Otoja Abit

Man in therapy
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Zack Robidas

Albany
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Emily Dorsch

Police Woman
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Derrick Arthur

Stage Manager
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Richard Hughes

Captain
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Peter Francis James

Kent
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Rebecka Ray

Orthopedic Nurse
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Adam Lubarsky

Restaurant waiter
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Christopher Brian Roach

Detective
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Angelica Guillen

Theatre Audience
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Steve Rosen

Stage Manager
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Maria-Christina Oliveras

Dr. Wan
Crew
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Buck Henry

Writer
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Barry Levinson

Director
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Philip Roth

Writer
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Michal Zebede

Writer
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Disc Releases
Disc Title Front Cover

The Humbling

(Blu-ray, Keep Case (HD Slim, Low))

3/17/2015

Disc Title Front Cover

The Humbling

(DVD, Keep Case (Std.))

12/30/2014

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