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 stream it on YouTube TV and Freeform and 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 stream on YouTube TV and Freeform, and 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.