Over-the-hill actor finds passion in arms of a lesbian. Year 2014 Video Release 2015-03-03 Studio Alchemy Genre Drama MPAA Rating R CARA sexual material, language and brief violence Color Color Runtime 107 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis 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. Director Barry Levinson Cast Barry Levinson; Al Pacino; Greta Gerwig; Kyra Sedgwick; Charles Grodin; Dianne Wiest; Dan Hedaya; Nina Arianda; Victor Cruz; Li Jun Li; Maria Di Angelis