Stage Beauty

She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.

20041h 46m6.6(148 votes)

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles…

Stage Beauty (2004) is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Eyre. It stars Claire Danes, Billy Crudup, and Derek Hutchinson. The film runs for 1 hour 46 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 148 votes.

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Director

Richard Eyre

Cast

Claire Danes

Maria

Billy Crudup

Ned Kynaston

Derek Hutchinson

Stage Manager

Mark Letheren

Male Emelia/Dickie

Tom Wilkinson

Betterton

Ben Chaplin

George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham

Hugh Bonneville

Samuel Pepys

Trailer

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Where can I watch Stage Beauty?

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Who stars in Stage Beauty?

Stage Beauty stars Claire Danes, Billy Crudup, Derek Hutchinson, and Mark Letheren, and was directed by Richard Eyre.

How long is Stage Beauty?

Stage Beauty has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes.

When did Stage Beauty come out?

Stage Beauty was released in 2004.

What genre is Stage Beauty?

Stage Beauty is a comedy and romance film.

Is Stage Beauty worth watching?

Stage Beauty holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.