Starting Out in the Evening
Leonard Schiller (Frank Langella), an academic novelist of advancing years, develops a complex relationship with ambitious graduate student Heather (Lauren Ambrose), who is determined to do her master's thesis on Leonard's career. Leonard keeps everyone at an emotional distance, including his devoted daughter, Ariel (Lili Taylor), and her unsettled boyfriend, Casey (Adrian Lester). Heather's attention, although motivated by selfish interests, forces Leonard to reexamine his life.
Frank Langella
Lauren Ambrose
Lili Taylor
Adrian Lester
Andrew Wagner
Producer:
Jake Abraham, Nancy Israel, Fred Parnes, Andrew Wagner, Gary Winick
Written by:
Fred Parnes, Andrew Wagner, Brian Morton (novel)
Distributor:
Roadside Attractions
$898,786
Awards:
Boston Society of Film Critics Awards for Best Actor - Frank Langella (2007)
Nominated Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay - Andrew Wagner and Fred Parnes (2007)
Nominated Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead - Frank Langella (2007)
Metacritic Score:
78%
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
86%