Stage Beauty (2004)
Stage Beauty is a 2004 comedy movie directed by Richard Eyre, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Claire Danes, Billy Crudup and Derek Hutchinson.
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.
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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.
When was Stage Beauty released?
Stage Beauty was released on 3 September 2004.
How long is Stage Beauty?
Stage Beauty runs 1h 46m.
Who made Stage Beauty?
Stage Beauty was directed by Richard Eyre.
Where can I watch Stage Beauty?
Stage Beauty is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Tubi TV and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Stage Beauty
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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