The Humbling

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The Humbling

"Older but not wiser."

2014

1h 52m

5.1(148 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

Following a breakdown and suicide attempt, an aging actor becomes involved with a much younger woman but soon finds that it's difficult to keep pace with her.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Al Pacino

Simon Axler

Acting

Greta Gerwig

Pegeen Mike Stapleford

Acting

Dylan Baker

Dr. Farr

Acting

Charles Grodin

Jerry

Acting

Nina Arianda

Sybil

Acting

Kyra Sedgwick

Louise Trenner

Acting

Dianne Wiest

Carol

Acting

Dan Hedaya

Asa

Acting

Annika Pergament

Reporter #1

Acting

Peter Francis James

Kent

Acting

Angela Cohen

Cordelia

Acting

Billy Porter

Prince

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