The Beautiful Story (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1992, The Beautiful Story is a fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Claude Lelouch, running about 210 minutes.
What it’s about. A film with emphasis on visuals and music, the plot concerns characters who meet in present time, mainly the male gypsy Jesus, and the female thief and con-artist Odona, who share parallel experiences from lives 2000 years in the past. These stories are juxtaposed.
Who’s in it. The Beautiful Story stars Gérard Lanvin as Jésus-Christ / Jésus le gitan, Béatrice Dalle as Odona, Vincent Lindon as Simon Choulel and Marie-Sophie L. as Marie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Beautiful Story 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 The Beautiful Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beautiful Story tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beautiful Story (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beautiful Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beautiful Story worth watching?
- The Beautiful Story holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Beautiful Story?
- The Beautiful Story stars Gérard Lanvin, Béatrice Dalle, Vincent Lindon, Marie-Sophie L. and Patrick Chesnais.
- When was The Beautiful Story released?
- The Beautiful Story was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 210 minutes.