The Great Beauty (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2013, The Great Beauty is a drama film directed by Paolo Sorrentino, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. Jep Gambardella has seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades, but after his 65th birthday and a shock from the past, Jep looks past the nightclubs and parties to find a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty.
Who’s in it. The Great Beauty stars Toni Servillo as Jep Gambardella, Carlo Verdone as Romano, Sabrina Ferilli as Ramona and Carlo Buccirosso as Lello Cava, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Great Beauty has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $24.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max 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 Great Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Beauty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Beauty (2013)?
- In US, The Great Beauty is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, 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 Great Beauty worth watching?
- The Great Beauty holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Beauty?
- The Great Beauty stars Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli, Carlo Buccirosso and Iaia Forte.
- When was The Great Beauty released?
- The Great Beauty was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.