Stage Beauty
"She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his."
Originally released in 2004. Stage Beauty is a comedy/romance film. directed by Richard Eyre.
Starring Claire Danes, Billy Crudup, and Derek Hutchinson
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 II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (144 votes)
Box Office
$776.7K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 2 more
Director
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $776,691
Production Companies
- Lions Gate Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 femal...
Who directed Stage Beauty?
Stage Beauty was directed by Richard Eyre.
How long is Stage Beauty?
Stage Beauty has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Stage Beauty released?
Stage Beauty was released on September 3, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stage Beauty?
The main cast of Stage Beauty includes Claire Danes, Billy Crudup, Derek Hutchinson, Mark Letheren, Tom Wilkinson.
Is Stage Beauty worth watching?
Stage Beauty has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 144 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.