Beastly (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2011, Beastly is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Daniel Barnz, running about 86 minutes. “Love is never ugly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A modern-day take on the "Beauty and the Beast" tale where a New York teen is transformed into a hideous monster in order to find true love.
Who’s in it. Beastly stars Alex Pettyfer as Kyle Kingson, Vanessa Hudgens as Lindy Taylor, Mary-Kate Olsen as Kendra Hilferty and LisaGay Hamilton as Zola Davies, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Beastly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $43.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beastly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beastly 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 Beastly (2011)?
- In US, Beastly is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beastly worth watching?
- Beastly holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beastly?
- Beastly stars Alex Pettyfer, Vanessa Hudgens, Mary-Kate Olsen, LisaGay Hamilton and Neil Patrick Harris.
- When was Beastly released?
- Beastly was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.