Beauty in Trouble (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2006, Beauty in Trouble is a comedy and drama film directed by Jan Hřebejk, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Marcela can't bear Jarda any longer, so she threatens divorce and takes the kids to her mom's, whose husband is a creep. While Marcela is there, Jarda is jailed, because he is part of a gang steeling cars and they get caught in the act. Benes, the urbane man whose car got stolen by Jarda and his gang, befriends Marcela. Soon she feels drawn to Benes and all of a sudden she must make up her mind: Jarda is still sexually attractive to her, but Benes offers security, and her own body and mind may not pull at the same strand.
Who’s in it. Beauty in Trouble stars Anna Geislerová as Marcela Molíkov, Jana Brejchová as Zdena Hrstka, Jiří Schmitzer as Rioa Hrstka and Emília Vášáryová as Sister Libuoe Molikov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Beauty in Trouble has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beauty in Trouble page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beauty in Trouble tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beauty in Trouble (2006)?
- In US, Beauty in Trouble is available to stream on Fandor, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beauty in Trouble worth watching?
- Beauty in Trouble holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Beauty in Trouble?
- Beauty in Trouble stars Anna Geislerová, Jana Brejchová, Jiří Schmitzer, Emília Vášáryová and Josef Abrhám.