---
title: "The Humbling"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-humbling-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 254023
imdb_id: "tt1568343"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 158
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Humbling (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-humbling-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of "The Humbling" (2014).
Constraints:
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Humbling.
Year: 2014.
Genre: American comedy-drama / Drama and Comedy.
Director: Barry Levinson.
Writers: Buck Henry and Michal Zebede.
Based on: 2009 novel by Philip Roth.
Producers: Jason Sosnoff, Barry Levinson.
Studio: Shout Factory.
Runtime: 1h 52m.
Rating: R.
US Release Date: 01/23/2015.
Plot: Following a breakdown and suicide attempt, an aging actor becomes involved with a much younger woman but soon finds that it's difficult to keep pace with her. An aged and addled actor has his world turned upside down after he embarks upon an affair with a lesbian.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | The CW, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Rakuten TV, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Barry Levinson
- **Networks / Studios**: Hammerton Productions, AMBI Group, Iervolino Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Al Pacino** as *Simon Axler*
- **Greta Gerwig** as *Pegeen Mike Stapleford*
- **Dylan Baker** as *Dr. Farr*
- **Charles Grodin** as *Jerry*
- **Nina Arianda** as *Sybil*
- **Kyra Sedgwick** as *Louise Trenner*
- **Dianne Wiest** as *Carol*
- **Dan Hedaya** as *Asa*
- **Annika Pergament** as *Reporter #1*
- **Peter Francis James** as *Kent*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Humbling online?
The Humbling is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Humbling worth watching?
The Humbling holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 158 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Humbling and when was it released?
The Humbling is a feature film with a runtime of 112 minutes. It was released in 2014. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Humbling?
The Humbling was directed by Barry Levinson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Humbling — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/254023)
- [The Humbling (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Humbling_(film))
- [The Humbling (2014) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/254023-the-humbling/cast)
- [The Humbling (2014) ⋆ Movie ⋆ CELEBRI](https://www.celebri.com/movies/the-humbling-2014-1568343)
- [The Humbling (2014) | Kaleidescape Movie Store](https://www.kaleidescape.com/marine-movie-store/movie/the-humbling-2014)

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