5.6/10
4,375
27 user 87 critic

The Humbling (2014)

R | | Comedy, Drama | 23 January 2015 (South Africa)
The Humbling Poster
Trailer
2:22 | Trailer
A stage actor who is slowly losing his mind engages in a relationship with a sexually confused younger woman.

Director:

Writers:

(screenplay), (screenplay) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

, , | See full cast & crew »
59
Reviews

Videos

Photos

28 photos | 2 videos | 237 news articles »
Learn more

People who liked this also liked... 













◄ Prev 6 Next 6 ►

0 Next »
Manglehorn (2014)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.6/10 X  

Left heartbroken by the woman he loved and lost many years ago, Manglehorn, an eccentric small-town locksmith, tries to start his life over again with the help of a new friend.

Director: David Gordon Green
Stars: Al Pacino, Holly Hunter, Harmony Korine
0 Next »
Danny Collins (2015)
Comedy | Drama | Music
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X  

An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old letter written to him by John Lennon.

Director: Dan Fogelman
Stars: Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner
0 Next »
Salomé (2013)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7/10 X  

The Biblical story of Salome, a girl who agrees to perform the "dance of the seven veils" in return for John the Baptist's head on a silver platter.

Director: Al Pacino
Stars: Kevin Anderson, Jessica Chastain, Ralph Guzzo
0 Next »
Phil Spector (TV Movie 2013)
Biography | Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3/10 X  

A drama centered on the relationship between Phil Spector and defense attorney Linda Kenney Baden while the music business legend was on trial for the murder of Lana Clarkson.

Director: David Mamet
Stars: Al Pacino, Helen Mirren, Jeffrey Tambor
0 Next »
Stand Up Guys (2012)
Comedy | Crime | Thriller
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X  

A pair of aging stickup men try to get the old gang back together for one last hurrah before one of the guys takes his last assignment - to kill his comrade.

Director: Fisher Stevens
Stars: Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin
0 Next »
People I Know (2002)
Crime | Drama | Mystery
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.5/10 X  

A New York press agent must scramble when his major client becomes embroiled in a huge scandal.

Director: Daniel Algrant
Stars: Al Pacino, Téa Leoni, Ryan O'Neal
0 Next »
Chinese Coffee (2000)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X  

Harry and Jake, two unsuccessful writers, spend a cathartic evening arguing about money, aesthetics, their friendship, and Harry's new manuscript.

Director: Al Pacino
Stars: Al Pacino, Jerry Orbach, Susan Floyd
0 Next »
The Son of No One (2011)
Crime | Drama | Thriller
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.1/10 X  

A young cop is assigned to a precinct in the working class neighborhood where he grew up, and an old secret threatens to destroy his life and his family.

Director: Dito Montiel
Stars: Channing Tatum, Al Pacino, Juliette Binoche
0 Next »
The Local Stigmatic (1990)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X  

Two symbiotic sociopaths play obscurely deviant mind games with each other while engaging in perversely brutal acts of violence against victims apparently chosen at random.

Director: David F. Wheeler
Stars: Al Pacino, Paul Guilfoyle, Joseph Maher
0 Next »
You Don't Know Jack (TV Movie 2010)
Biography | Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X  

A look at the life and work of doctor-assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian.

Director: Barry Levinson
Stars: Al Pacino, Brenda Vaccaro, John Goodman
0 Next »
Righteous Kill (2008)
Action | Crime | Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6/10 X  

Two veteran New York City detectives work on a case of serial executions of criminals who escaped justice.

Director: Jon Avnet
Stars: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Carla Gugino
0 Next »
Two for the Money (2005)
Drama | Sport | Thriller
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X  

After suffering a career-ending injury, a former college football star aligns himself with one of the most renowned touts in the sports-gambling business.

Director: D.J. Caruso
Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Al Pacino, Rene Russo
Edit

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
...
...
...
Sybil
...
Dr. Farr
...
...
Asa
...
Prince
...
...
Mary Louise Wilson ...
Mrs. Rutledge
...
Walter
...
Tracy
...
Security Guard
...
Techie
...
Stage Manager
See full cast »
Edit

Storyline

An aged and addled actor has his world turned upside down after he embarks upon an affair with a lesbian, in this acidulous adaptation of the Philip Roth novel. Written by Anonymous

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

based on novel | See All (1) »

Taglines:

Suicide is the role you write for yourself.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual material, language and brief violence | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

 »
Edit

Details

Country:

|

Language:

Release Date:

23 January 2015 (South Africa)  »

Also Known As:

The Last Act  »

Filming Locations:

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)
 »

Company Credits

Production Co:

, ,  »
Show detailed on  »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Color:

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
See  »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Simon reads an article about himself in the newspaper, another appears below it with the title "Jacob Minoux, Jazz Legend, Dead At 54". This is fictional. See more »

Quotes

Simon Axler: Three quarters of the things we do in life are mistakes!
See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Reviews

 
Pacino Shines in Levinson's Uneven Comedy!
25 February 2015 | by (India) – See all my reviews

Al Pacino leads Barry Levinson's 'The Humbling', which despite some arresting moments, is an Uneven Comedy. Its a slow-paced tale of an artist losing his mind, but Pacino never makes him melodramatic or nagging.

'The Humbling' Synopsis: A stage actor who is slowly losing his mind engages in a relationship with a sexually confused younger woman.

'The Humbling' is a terrific idea, which doesn't translate into a terrific film. Reason? The Erratic Screenplay, which appeals in bits & pieces. Buck Henry & Michal Zebede's Screenplay, which is based on a book by the same name, is situationally funny, but overall, its erratic. There are moments when you feel for the protagonist, but at times, you just disconnect. Better Writing was the need of the day!

Levinson's Direction, however, is as complex as ever. Cinematography is aptly mounted, while the Editing lacks sharpness.

Coming to performances, Pacino is the life of 'The Humbling'. As an artist losing all he's got, the legend gives us a character that remains with you even after the show concludes. He's excellent. Greta Gerwig & Dianne Wiest deserve a special mention, for their brilliant performances, as well.

On the whole, 'The Humbling' will mostly appeal to Pacino fans.
6 of 10 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you?
Review this title | See all 27 user reviews »

Message Boards

Recent Posts
More Lesbians Having Sex with Men indieflickers
Acidulous adaptation? eggzpectation
Ringtone of Pacinos phone?? mvlad4
Charles Grodin is Back? CGroovy75
Vets office susie-327-997721
Some really fascinating stuff in this movie capriamoon
Discuss The Humbling (2014) on the IMDb message boards »
Getting Started | Contributor Zone »

Contribute to This Page

Write review
Create a character page for:
?