Beauty (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1998, Beauty is a romance film directed by Jerry London, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Alix Miller arrives at the isolated Crompton mansion in New Hampshire to paint the portrait of the mysterious Leland Crompton. When they meet, she discovers that he is horribly disfigured from a disease called acromegaly. Nevertheless, friendship, romance, and a deeper understanding develop between the two.
Who’s in it. Beauty stars Janine Turner as Alix Miller, Jamey Sheridan as Lee Crompton, Linden Ashby as Mark Kramer and Shirley Broderick as Mrs. Greaves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Beauty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beauty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beauty (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beauty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beauty worth watching?
- Beauty holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beauty?
- Beauty stars Janine Turner, Jamey Sheridan, Linden Ashby, Shirley Broderick and Malcolm Stewart.
- When was Beauty released?
- Beauty was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.