The Humbling

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.

Cast

Al Pacino

as Simon Axler

Greta Gerwig

as Pegeen Mike Stapleford

Dylan Baker

as Dr. Farr

Charles Grodin

as Jerry

Nina Arianda

as Sybil

Kyra Sedgwick

as Louise Trenner

Dianne Wiest

as Carol

Dan Hedaya

as Asa

Annika Pergament

as Reporter #1

Peter Francis James

as Kent

Reviews

dennyjt

Philip Roth’s “The Humbling” is adapted into a literate if uneven showcase for Pacino as an actor who doubts his purpose. While resting up in the country, he meets and starts an unexpected affair with daffy Gerwig, daughter of a former girlfriend and is harassed by unbalanced Ananda who wants him to...

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