--- product_id: 14504543 title: "The Humbling" price: "£12.69" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/14504543-the-humbling store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # The Humbling **Price:** £12.69 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Humbling - **How much does it cost?** £12.69 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/14504543-the-humbling) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Based on Phillip Roth s final novel, The Humbling tells the story of over-the-hill stage actor Simon Axler (Al Pacino) and his struggles to find his passion for life again. Near his breaking point, he finds motivation in the form of a young and lustful lesbian Pegeen Stapleford (Greta Gerwig), but as their relationship heats up Simon has a hard time keeping up with the youthful Pegeen. The Humbling is directed by Barry Levinson and also stars Kyra Sedgwick, Charles Grodin, Dianne Wiest and Nina Arianda. Review: Pacino's Performance Not To Be Missed - It's interesting that a lot of reviews compare this film to "Birdman". It's probably because both films center on the theatre and have ambiguous endings though there aren't as many flights of fancy on display here. If nothing else see this film for Al Pacino's masterful performance as Simon Axler, a once renowned actor who is losing his feel for performing and is contemplates suicide. After a stint at a mental institution he reconnects with Pegeen (Greta Gerwig), a thirtysomething lesbian who's burned the torch for Simon since she was a child. Simon's relationship with Pegeen reinvigorates him but it comes at a cost. Pegeen proves to be a selfish manipulative parasite who causes Simon more anxiety and complications than his fragile psyche can handle. On top of that Simon has to deal with Pegeen's disapproving parents and former lovers. This is a carefully calibrated turn by Pacino of a man on the verge of emotional meltdown and he wisely dials it down. Pacino could have howled at the moon as he was prone to do in previous roles but allows his raspy voice, age lined face and mournful eyes do the talking for him. Gerwig is equally fine making a potentially obnoxious character not only palatable but somewhat endearing. Good supporting cast but I'd give a special shout out to Nina Arianda as a woman who hilariously tries to contract Simon to kill her husband. Last year Arianda distinguished herself in the relatively obscure "Rob the Mob" so here's hoping Hollywood is taking notice. Director Barry Levinson expertly juggles the comedic and dramatic elements of the film based on a Philip Roth novel. Octogenarian Buck Henry co-wrote an acidly wicked script fifty years after he helped create "Get Smart" with Mel Brooks and contributed to "The Graduate" screenplay. Which leads me to the question as to when they are going to issue on DVD Milos Forman's first American film "Taking Off" starring Henry. I don't know if you can categorize any endeavor of Al Pacino's as a small film but "The Humbling" is an exceptional undertaking. Review: but Pacino did his usual job of excellent acting. Thought of giving it 3 stars - The premise was a little far fetched and it was somewhat slow in parts, but Pacino did his usual job of excellent acting. Thought of giving it 3 stars, but because of Pacino I went to 4. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00N1JQ2EA | | Actors | Al Pacino, Dianne Wiest, Greta Gerwig, Kyra Sedgwick | | Best Sellers Rank | #108,661 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #16,865 in Drama DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (118) | | Director | Barry Levinson | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | MPAA rating | R (Restricted) | | Media Format | Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces | | Release date | March 3, 2015 | | Run time | 1 hour and 47 minutes | | Studio | Millennium Entertainment | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Al Pacino, Barry Levinson, Dianne Wiest, Greta Gerwig, Kyra Sedgwick - **Format:** Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen - **Genre:** Drama - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 47 minutes ## Images ![The Humbling - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bSFvS9-gL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pacino's Performance Not To Be Missed *by D***N on March 22, 2015* It's interesting that a lot of reviews compare this film to "Birdman". It's probably because both films center on the theatre and have ambiguous endings though there aren't as many flights of fancy on display here. If nothing else see this film for Al Pacino's masterful performance as Simon Axler, a once renowned actor who is losing his feel for performing and is contemplates suicide. After a stint at a mental institution he reconnects with Pegeen (Greta Gerwig), a thirtysomething lesbian who's burned the torch for Simon since she was a child. Simon's relationship with Pegeen reinvigorates him but it comes at a cost. Pegeen proves to be a selfish manipulative parasite who causes Simon more anxiety and complications than his fragile psyche can handle. On top of that Simon has to deal with Pegeen's disapproving parents and former lovers. This is a carefully calibrated turn by Pacino of a man on the verge of emotional meltdown and he wisely dials it down. Pacino could have howled at the moon as he was prone to do in previous roles but allows his raspy voice, age lined face and mournful eyes do the talking for him. Gerwig is equally fine making a potentially obnoxious character not only palatable but somewhat endearing. Good supporting cast but I'd give a special shout out to Nina Arianda as a woman who hilariously tries to contract Simon to kill her husband. Last year Arianda distinguished herself in the relatively obscure "Rob the Mob" so here's hoping Hollywood is taking notice. Director Barry Levinson expertly juggles the comedic and dramatic elements of the film based on a Philip Roth novel. Octogenarian Buck Henry co-wrote an acidly wicked script fifty years after he helped create "Get Smart" with Mel Brooks and contributed to "The Graduate" screenplay. Which leads me to the question as to when they are going to issue on DVD Milos Forman's first American film "Taking Off" starring Henry. I don't know if you can categorize any endeavor of Al Pacino's as a small film but "The Humbling" is an exceptional undertaking. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ but Pacino did his usual job of excellent acting. Thought of giving it 3 stars *by C***C on May 1, 2015* The premise was a little far fetched and it was somewhat slow in parts, but Pacino did his usual job of excellent acting. Thought of giving it 3 stars, but because of Pacino I went to 4. ### ⭐⭐ Not worth your time, despite it's star. *by T***P on September 22, 2025* Just A Mess of a Movie --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/14504543-the-humbling](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/14504543-the-humbling) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*