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Beloved

"The past has a life of its own."

October 16, 1998 2h 52m 5.8/10 (106 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Beloved is a drama/thriller film. directed by Jonathan Demme. With a runtime of 2h 52m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover, and Kimberly Elise

Synopsis

After Paul D. finds his old slave friend Sethe in Ohio and moves in with her and her daughter Denver, a strange girl comes along by the name of "Beloved". Sethe and Denver take her in and then strange things start to happen...

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 16, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 2h 52m 172 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (106 votes)
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Budget $80M Production budget
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Box Office $22.9M 0.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$80,000,000
Revenue
$22,900,000

Production Companies

  • Touchstone Pictures
  • Harpo Films
  • Clinica Estetico

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beloved about?

After Paul D. finds his old slave friend Sethe in Ohio and moves in with her and her daughter Denver, a strange girl comes along by the name of "Beloved". Sethe and Denver take her in and then stra...

Who directed Beloved?

Beloved was directed by Jonathan Demme.

How long is Beloved?

Beloved has a runtime of 2 hours and 52 minutes (172 minutes total).

When was Beloved released?

Beloved was released on October 16, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Beloved?

The main cast of Beloved includes Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover, Kimberly Elise, Thandiwe Newton, LisaGay Hamilton.

Is Beloved worth watching?

Beloved has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 106 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.