Beautiful Girls (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1996, Beautiful Girls is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ted Demme, running about 112 minutes. “Good times never seemed so good.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. During a snowy winter in the small fictional town of Knight's Ridge, Massachusetts, a group of lifelong buddies hang out, drink and struggle to connect with the women who affect their decisions, dreams and desires.

Who’s in it. Beautiful Girls stars Timothy Hutton as Willie Conway, Matt Dillon as Tommy "Birdman" Rowland, Noah Emmerich as Michael "Mo" Morris and Annabeth Gish as Tracy Stover, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Beautiful Girls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beautiful Girls page.

If you liked it. Fans of Beautiful Girls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Beautiful Girls (1996)?
In US, Beautiful Girls is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Beautiful Girls worth watching?
Beautiful Girls holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Beautiful Girls?
Beautiful Girls stars Timothy Hutton, Matt Dillon, Noah Emmerich, Annabeth Gish and Lauren Holly.
When was Beautiful Girls released?
Beautiful Girls was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.