Beau Brummell (1954): cast, story & where to watch

1954 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1954, Beau Brummell is a drama, romance and history film directed by Curtis Bernhardt, running about 113 minutes. “Soldier, poet, adventurer, rogue, gambler, lover !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Lavishly told story of George Bryan Brummel, a commoner born in the era of Napoleon who uses wit, brilliance and sartorial flair to align himself with the future King George IV. Lush settings in authentic locations and Taylor in Regency …

Who’s in it. Beau Brummell stars Elizabeth Taylor as Lady Patricia Belham, Peter Ustinov as principe di Galles, Stewart Granger as Beau Brummell and Robert Morley as King George III, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Beau Brummell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Beau Brummell page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Beau Brummell (1954)?
In US, Beau Brummell 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 Beau Brummell worth watching?
Beau Brummell holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Beau Brummell?
Beau Brummell stars Elizabeth Taylor, Peter Ustinov, Stewart Granger, Robert Morley and James Donald.
When was Beau Brummell released?
Beau Brummell was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.