Release Date
December 7, 2012 (LA)
January 11, 2013 (NY)
January 11, 2013 (NY)
DVD Release Date
June 18, 2013 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Dustin Hoffman
Writer
Sir Ronald Harwood
Cast
Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, Michael Gambon, Pauline Collins, Tom Courtenay, Sheridan Smith
Studio
Running Time
97 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and suggestive humor
What is Quartet about?
"Quartet" tells the story of Reggie (Courtenay), Wilf (Connolly) and Cissy (Collins) who reside in Beecham House, a home for retired opera singers. Each year they stage a concert to celebrate Verdi's birthday, which also raises funds for the home. Reggie's ex-wife Jean (Smith) arrives at the home and creates tension, playing the diva part but refusing to sing in the concert.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Cocoon has been remade, but the aliens have been replaced with opera music. Quartet is a movie about a retirement home for aging musicians, where four old fogies of varying physical and mental capabilities reunite for one final performance. Funny if ultimately insignificant, Quartet is a worthy directorial debut for Dustin Hoffman. Full movie review »
