Beau Jest (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2008, Beau Jest is a comedy and romance film directed by James Sherman, running about 98 minutes. “A story about falling in love with a little white lie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. BEAU JEST is the hilarious, heartwarming story about Sarah Goldman, a beautiful young school teacher from Chicago who is involved with Chris, a great guy with just one apparent flaw, he's not Jewish. Sarah tells her parents that she is no longer seeing Chris, but continues to date him in secret.
Who’s in it. Beau Jest stars Lainie Kazan as Miriam Goldman, Robyn Cohen as Sarah Goldman, Tony Daly as Bob Schroeder and Willie Garson as Joel Goldman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Beau Jest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beau Jest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beau Jest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beau Jest (2008)?
- In US, Beau Jest is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beau Jest worth watching?
- Beau Jest holds an audience score of 2.0 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 Beau Jest?
- Beau Jest stars Lainie Kazan, Robyn Cohen, Tony Daly, Willie Garson and Greg Cromer.
- When was Beau Jest released?
- Beau Jest was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.