Venus Beauty Institute (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1999, Venus Beauty Institute is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tonie Marshall, running about 105 minutes. “Welcome to the Venus Beauty Institute where love, innocence and sex are a sight to behold” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Madam Nadine manages with pride the "Vénus Beauté" Salon which offers relaxation, massage and make-up services. The owner and her three beauticians: Samantha, Marianne and Angèle are pros. Contrary to her friend Marianne, who still dreams of the big day, Angèle no longer believes in love. Marie, the youngest of the three employees, discovers love in the hands of a sixty year-old former pilot, who risks everything...
Who’s in it. Venus Beauty Institute stars Nathalie Baye as Angèle Piana, Bulle Ogier as Madame Nadine, la patronne, Audrey Tautou as Marie and Mathilde Seigner as Samantha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Venus Beauty Institute has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Venus Beauty Institute page.
If you liked it. Fans of Venus Beauty Institute tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Venus Beauty Institute (1999)?
- In US, Venus Beauty Institute is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Venus Beauty Institute worth watching?
- Venus Beauty Institute holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Venus Beauty Institute?
- Venus Beauty Institute stars Nathalie Baye, Bulle Ogier, Audrey Tautou, Mathilde Seigner and Samuel Le Bihan.
- When was Venus Beauty Institute released?
- Venus Beauty Institute was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.