Plot & Details
The final year of Russian socialist writer Leo Tolstoy's life comes to the screen with Christopher Plummer in the lead role and Helen Mirren portraying his wife, Sofya. Paul Giamatti, James McAvoy, and Anne-Marie Duff co-star in the Warner Bros. production, directed by Michael Hoffman from the novel by Jay Parini.
- MPAA Rating: R
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 110min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 01/15/2010
- DVD Release Date: 06/22/2010
- Distributor(s): Sony Pictures Classics
- Director(s): Michael Hoffman
- Starring: Christopher Plummer , Helen Mirren , James McAvoy , Paul Giamatti , Anne-Marie Duff
- Themes: Writer's Life,Spiritual Awakening
- Tone: Humorous,Stirring,Elegant
- Keywords: Socialism,philosophy,celibacy,copyright,family,husband-and-wife,secretary,writer
- Country of Origin: USA - Limited (12-04-2009),USA - Limited (0,USA - Expanding (01-
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actress | Helen Mirren | Nominated |
| 2009 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Christopher Plummer | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Christopher Plummer | Nominated |
| 2009 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Helen Mirren | Nominated |
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