Beautiful Star (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1938, Beautiful Star is a comedy and drama film directed by Jacques de Baroncelli, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Meg decides to commit suicide to escape the marriage to which her father intends her. She is saved by Jean-Pierre, another candidate for suicide, and Léon, a tramp who was just trying to reason with him. The trio then becomes inseparable and organizes a new life based on friendship and freedom.
Who’s in it. Beautiful Star stars Michel Simon as Léon, Jean-Pierre Aumont as Jean-Pierre, Meg Lemonnier as Meg Lemarchal and Saturnin Fabre as Lemarchal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Beautiful Star has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beautiful Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beautiful Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beautiful Star (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beautiful Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beautiful Star worth watching?
- Beautiful Star holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beautiful Star?
- Beautiful Star stars Michel Simon, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Meg Lemonnier, Saturnin Fabre and Georges Lannes.
- When was Beautiful Star released?
- Beautiful Star was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.