A Terrible Beauty (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1960, A Terrible Beauty is a drama and war film directed by Tay Garnett, running about 90 minutes. “Robert Mitchum blows the screen to kingdom come in...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1941, the IRA plans a campaign to coincide with the planned German invasion of England. Dermott O'Neil finds it easy to get into the IRA, but can he get out?
Who’s in it. A Terrible Beauty stars Robert Mitchum as Dermot O'Neill, Richard Harris as Sean Reilly, Anne Heywood as Neeve Donnelly and Dan O'Herlihy as Don McGinnis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, A Terrible Beauty has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Terrible Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Terrible Beauty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Terrible Beauty (1960)?
- In US, A Terrible Beauty is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Terrible Beauty worth watching?
- A Terrible Beauty holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Terrible Beauty?
- A Terrible Beauty stars Robert Mitchum, Richard Harris, Anne Heywood, Dan O'Herlihy and Cyril Cusack.
- When was A Terrible Beauty released?
- A Terrible Beauty was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.