Crazy/Beautiful (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2001, Crazy/Beautiful is a drama and romance film directed by John Stockwell, running about 99 minutes. “When it's real. When it's right. Don't let anything stand in your way.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. At Pacific Palisades High, a poor Latino falls hard for a troubled girl from the affluent neighborhood.

Who’s in it. Crazy/Beautiful stars Kirsten Dunst as Nicole Oakley, Jay Hernandez as Carlos Nuñez, Bruce Davison as Tom Oakley and Herman Osorio as Luis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Crazy/Beautiful has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.9M 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 Crazy/Beautiful page.

If you liked it. Fans of Crazy/Beautiful tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Crazy/Beautiful (2001)?
In US, Crazy/Beautiful 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 Crazy/Beautiful worth watching?
Crazy/Beautiful holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Crazy/Beautiful?
Crazy/Beautiful stars Kirsten Dunst, Jay Hernandez, Bruce Davison, Herman Osorio and Miguel Castro.
When was Crazy/Beautiful released?
Crazy/Beautiful was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.