Maurice and Ian are successful, but aging actors. The two are close friends whose conversation generally revolves around theatrical shop talk and the infirmities of other aging actors. Ian is fearful that death is right around the corner, so he agrees to let his niece's daughter, Jessie, move in to his flat to care for him. Jessie is a modern woman in her early twenties. She turns out to be a nightmare for Ian, especially since she is a hard-drinking, rude, and dismissive brat. But Maurice sees something else in the young woman, a potential for humanity which blossoms under his kindness and gentle guidance. For Maurice, something else blossoms as well - romantic love for a girl fifty years younger.

MPAA rating: R; for language, some sexual content and brief nudity.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2006.

SDH.

Bonus features: Feature commentary with director Roger Michell and producer Kevin Loader ; Deleted scenes ; "Venus: a real work of art" featurette.

Director of photography, Haris Zambarloukos ; editor, Nicolas Gaster ; music by, Corrine Bailey Rae ; costume designer, Natalie Ward ; production designer, John-Paul Kelly.

Peter O'Toole, Leslie Phillips, Jodie Whittaker, Richard Griffiths, Vanessa Redgrave.

DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.