Venus tells the story of Maurice and Ian, a pair of veteran actors (Peter O'Toole and Leaslie Phillips), who never quite hit the big time. Now in their "golden years", they continue to work, though the jobs are far from glamorous. But their comfortable routine and witty banter over breakfast in a favorite cafe is disrupted by the arrival of lan's grand-niece. Jessie (newcomer Jodie Whittaker).

Jessie quickly tries her great-uncle's patience; but maurice is a absolutely taken with the young woman and proceeds to show her the cultural sights of London. As Maurice tries to give Jessie the benefit of his experience, he is surprised to discover how very little he actually knows about himself now that his life is drawing to a close. Jessie, who had arrived with an enormous chip on her shoulders, slowly learns from Maurice the value of respect for herself as well as others.

Directed by
Roger Michell

Cast
Peter O'Toole - Maurice
Leslie Phillips - Ian
Jodie Whittaker - Jessie
Beatrice Savoretti - Waitress
Philip Fox - Doctor
Lolita Chakrabarti - Health Centre Nurse #1
Carolina Giammetta - Health Centre Nurse #2
Kellie Shirley - Royal Court Actress #1
Ashley Madekwe - Royal Court Actress #2
Ony Uhiara - Royal Court Actress #3
Cathryn Bradshaw - Jillian

Production Co.
Miramax Films

Produced by
Miles Ketley
Kevin Loader
Charles Moore

Studio
Miramax Films

Writer
Hanif Kureishi

Music
David Arnold
Corinne Bailey Rae