Sexy Beast (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2001, Sexy Beast is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jonathan Glazer, running about 89 minutes. “Yes or yes?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ex-safecracker Gal Dove has served his time behind bars and is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise with a wife he adores. The idyll is shattered by the arrival of his nemesis Don Logan, intent on persuading Gal to return to London for one last big job.
Who’s in it. Sexy Beast stars Ray Winstone as Gary "Gal" Dove, Ben Kingsley as Don Logan, Ian McShane as Teddy Bass and Amanda Redman as Deedee Dove, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sexy Beast has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Sexy Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sexy Beast tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sexy Beast (2001)?
- In US, Sexy Beast 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 Sexy Beast worth watching?
- Sexy Beast holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sexy Beast?
- Sexy Beast stars Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley, Ian McShane, Amanda Redman and Cavan Kendall.
- When was Sexy Beast released?
- Sexy Beast was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.