Venus (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Venus is a 2006 comedy drama starring Peter O'Toole, Jodie Whittaker and Leslie Phillips. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $7.3 million worldwide. It earned 5 award nominations, including Best Actor in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 2007. Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Original language
-
Spanish - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Venus About?
The premise of Venus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As the sun sets in a struggling Madrid suburb, the quiet lives of its diverse residents are subtly disturbed by an unknown presence. This unsettling shift exposes the vulnerabilities in their connections and hints at a hidden darkness beneath the surface of their everyday routines, forcing them to confront the complexities of their community and themselves.
Venus Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex in bed
- black panties
- public nudity
- female removes her clothes
- fondling
- panties
- waitress
- art class
- unfaithfulness
- infidelity
- extramarital affair
- dirty old man
+38 more Show fewer
- cigarette smoking
- adultery
- sexual favor
- peeping tom
- nude model
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- teenager
- roommate roommate relationship
- upskirt camera shot
- making a bed
- filmmaking as subject
- sex
- female star appears nude
- female topless nudity
- female frontal nudity
- nude female model
- actor
- friend
- painting
- money
- food
- drink
- aging
- love
- friendship
- death
- miniskirt
- venus the roman goddess
- tv show
- nail clippers
- theater production
- stairway
- soup in a cup
- hitting oneself
- shopping
- seaside
- sandwich
Where to Watch Venus
Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
Stream 1
Hoopla 
Streaming availability in the US, powered by 
Venus Cast
Peter O'Toole leads the cast, with Jodie Whittaker and Leslie Phillips.
Venus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Venus 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
-
IMDb 7.1 /10
See on IMDb -
Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 6.8
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 66% User score
See on TMDB
Venus Plot Summary
What happens in Venus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story revolves around Maurice, an aging actor portrayed by Peter O’Toole, who finds himself drawn to his friend Ian’s great-niece, Jessie, played by Jodie Whittaker. As Maurice grapples with the challenges of his deteriorating health, notably stemming from prostate cancer, he discovers that Jessie, initially seen by him and his friend as a troublesome character, starts to show affection towards him during their interactions.
Full summary
The whole story of Venus, scene by scene
Venus Box Office
Venus grossed $7.3 million worldwide. $3.3 million came from the US and Canada and $4 million (54%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.3M
- US & Canada
- $3.3M
- International
- $4M
Venus Awards & Nominations
Venus earned 5 award nominations, including Best Actor in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 2007. The 5 nominations come from 4 ceremonies, the most at the BAFTA 2007.
5 nominations4 ceremonies
-
BAFTA 2007 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Peter O'Toole
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Leslie Phillips
-
Critics' Choice 2007 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actor – Peter O'Toole
-
Actor Awards (SAG) 2007 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Peter O'Toole
-
Golden Globes 2007 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Peter O'Toole
Venus Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer Venus (2006) Official Trailer # 1 - Peter O'Toole HD
- Clip Venus | 'I'm Nice to Her' (HD) - Peter O'Toole | MIRAMAX
- Clip Venus | 'Limos and Leaks' (HD) - Peter O'Toole | MIRAMAX
How Well Do You Know Venus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What illness is Maurice suffering from?
Cars in Venus
10 cars on screen, including the 1998 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 2000 LTI TX1.
-
1998 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role -
2000 LTI TX1 Minor role -
1998 Alfa Romeo 156 Background role -
2003 BMW 3 Cabrio E46 Background role
Venus Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Vênus” and “Vénusz”.
- Also known as
-
- Vênus
- Vénusz
- ונוס
- 末路爱神
- Венера
- ヴィーナス
- 維納斯
- ขอให้หัวใจเป็นสีชมพู
Seen Venus?
Movies Like Venus
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Venus and Mars, Venus Talking and Black Venus.
Venus FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Venus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Venus?
Venus runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Venus released?
Venus was released on December 21, 2006.
Who is in the cast of Venus?
Venus stars Peter O'Toole, Jodie Whittaker and Leslie Phillips.
Where can I watch Venus?
In the US, Venus is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Venus make at the box office?
Venus grossed $7.3 million worldwide ($3.3 million domestic, $4 million international).
How is Venus rated?
Venus has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 82 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Was Venus nominated for any awards?
Venus received 5 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
Does Venus have a post-credit scene?
No. Venus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
