Stage Beauty (2004)

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

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.

Released: 2004-09-03
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 1h 46m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.6/10 from 148 votes

Directed by Richard Eyre.

Top 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

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Stage Beauty

United States: stream on Howdy Amazon Channel; watch free on Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Canada: watch free on Tubi TV, Plex; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video

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