The Beautiful Person (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2008, The Beautiful Person is a comedy and drama film directed by Christophe Honoré, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. In the wake of her mother's tragic death, French teenager Junie transfers to a different high school. Though Junie lives mostly inside her own head, her beauty and stoicism win her the attention of the entire male student population. Junie begins dating the gentle Otto Cleves, but finds herself intensely drawn to her youthful Italian language teacher, Nemours. When Nemours begins to reciprocate, serious complications ensue.
Who’s in it. The Beautiful Person stars Louis Garrel as Nemours, Léa Seydoux as Junie, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet as Otto and Simon Truxillo as Henri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Beautiful Person has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beautiful Person page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beautiful Person tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beautiful Person (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beautiful Person change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beautiful Person worth watching?
- The Beautiful Person holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beautiful Person?
- The Beautiful Person stars Louis Garrel, Léa Seydoux, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Simon Truxillo and Agathe Bonitzer.
- When was The Beautiful Person released?
- The Beautiful Person was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.