Maurice is an aging veteran actor who becomes taken with Jessie, the grandniece of his closest friend. When Maurice tries to soften the petulant and provincial young girl with the benefit of his wisdom and London culture, their give-and-take surprises both Maurice and Jessie as they discover what they don't know about themselves.
Peter O'Toole
as Maurice
Leslie Phillips
as Ian
Jodie Whittaker
as Jessie
Vanessa Redgrave
as Valerie
Richard Griffiths
as Donald
Cathryn Bradshaw
as Jillian
Beatrice Savoretti
as Waitress
Philip Fox
as Doctor
Lolita Chakrabarti
as Health Centre Nurse
Carolina Giammetta
as Health Centre Nurse
Kellie Shirley
as Royal Court Actress
Ashley Madekwe
as Royal Court Actress