The Beguiled (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2017, The Beguiled is a drama film directed by Sofia Coppola, running about 93 minutes. “Innocent, until betrayed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Civil War, at a Southern girls’ boarding school, young women take in an injured enemy soldier. As they provide refuge and tend to his wounds, the house is taken over with sexual tension and dangerous rivalries, and taboos are broken in an unexpected turn of events.
Who’s in it. The Beguiled stars Colin Farrell as Corporal John McBurney, Nicole Kidman as Miss Martha, Kirsten Dunst as Edwina Morrow and Elle Fanning as Alicia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Beguiled has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $27.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 The Beguiled page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beguiled tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beguiled (2017)?
- In US, The Beguiled is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 The Beguiled worth watching?
- The Beguiled holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beguiled?
- The Beguiled stars Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning and Oona Laurence.
- When was The Beguiled released?
- The Beguiled was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.