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The Beautician and the Beast

1997Movie1 h 45 minPG

ComedyRomance
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes19%46%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Once upon a time...

A New York City beautician is mistakenly hired as the school teacher for the children of the president of a small Eastern European country.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Fish-Out-of-Water
  • Cultural Clash
  • Beautician
  • Eastern Europe
  • Political Satire
  • Lighthearted
  • Charming
  • Family-Friendly

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Ken Kwapis
Written by
Todd Graff
Produced by
Todd Graff, Hawk Koch
Music by
Cliff Eidelman

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Facts

February 7, 1997 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
February 7, 1997
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
49 countries

Tropes

Fish out of Water, As Long as It Sounds Foreign, Funny Conception Story +9

  • Fish out of Water
  • As Long as It Sounds Foreign
  • Funny Conception Story
  • Marry the Nanny
  • Defrosting Ice King
  • President for Life
  • Friend to All Living Things
  • Blackmail
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys
  • Attention Deficit... Ooh, Shiny!
  • Shout-Out
  • What the Hell, Hero?

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Beautician and the Beast?"

Questions about The Beautician and the Beast

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Where can I stream The Beautician and the Beast?

HooplaPluto TV

In the United States, The Beautician and the Beast is free with ads on Hoopla and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is The Beautician and the Beast worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 19%). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (19).

Is The Beautician and the Beast okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Beautician and the Beast make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The Beautician and the Beast good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Beautician and the Beast a box office flop?

Budget$16 million
Box office$11 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 72% of its budget.

What tropes does The Beautician and the Beast use?

Fish out of WaterAs Long as It Sounds ForeignFunny Conception StoryMarry the NannyDefrosting Ice KingPresident for LifeFriend to All Living ThingsBlackmailAll Girls Want Bad BoysAttention Deficit... Ooh, Shiny!Shout-OutWhat the Hell, Hero?and 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Fish out of Water, As Long as It Sounds Foreign, and Funny Conception Story.