Stage Beauty (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2004, Stage Beauty is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Eyre, running about 106 minutes. “She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
Who’s in it. Stage Beauty stars Claire Danes as Maria, Billy Crudup as Ned Kynaston, Derek Hutchinson as Stage Manager and Mark Letheren as Male Emelia/Dickie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Stage Beauty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $776.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stage Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stage Beauty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stage Beauty (2004)?
- In US, Stage Beauty is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stage Beauty worth watching?
- Stage Beauty holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stage Beauty?
- Stage Beauty stars Claire Danes, Billy Crudup, Derek Hutchinson, Mark Letheren and Tom Wilkinson.
- When was Stage Beauty released?
- Stage Beauty was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.