Beautiful Kate

2009·Movie
1h 30min·R

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Immersive world, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Family, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The past is always present.

Ned Kendall is asked to return to the remote and isolated family home by his sister, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. Ned also brings his young aspiring actress fiancee who struggles with the isolation. When home he starts having memories of his childhood many involving his beautiful twin sister and his older brother. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past.
Family DramaDark SecretsPsychological DepthRural SettingIntenseMelancholicDysfunctional FamilyHauntingSlow BurnEmotional

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Questions about Beautiful Kate

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Where can I stream Beautiful Kate legally?

You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beautiful Kate worth watching?

74
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beautiful Kate rated?

RSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is Beautiful Kate?

1 h 30 min

Beautiful Kate runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beautiful Kate?

Critics87
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Beautiful Kate higher (87) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Beautiful Kate in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Beautiful Kate?

6AUGBIENZPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beautiful Kate in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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