Stage Beauty (2004)
Overview
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 II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
Where to watch Stage Beauty
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Plex, Tubi TV | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +1 |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Sooner | Orange VOD, Sooner |
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What is Stage Beauty about?
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 II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession. Stage Beauty is a Comedy, Romance movie, released on 2004-09-03, runtime 106 minutes.
Is Stage Beauty worth watching?
TMDB users rate Stage Beauty 6.6 out of 10 from 148 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Stage Beauty?
In the United States, Stage Beauty is free to watch on Plex and Tubi TV and can be rented from Apple TV and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Richard Eyre
Cast
- Claire Danes as Maria
- Billy Crudup as Ned Kynaston
- Derek Hutchinson as Stage Manager
- Mark Letheren as Male Emelia/Dickie
- Tom Wilkinson as Betterton
- Ben Chaplin as George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
- Hugh Bonneville as Samuel Pepys
- Fenella Woolgar as Lady Meresvale
- Richard Griffiths as Sir Charles Sedley
- Clare Higgins as Mistress Revels
- Rupert Everett as King Charles II
- Tom Hollander as Sir Peter Lely
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Sources
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