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Beastly

2011·Movie
1h 26min·PG-13
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Love is never ugly.

A modern-day take on the "Beauty and the Beast" tale where a New York teen is transformed into a hideous monster in order to find true love.
Teen RomanceContemporary AdaptationMagical Realism ElementsRedemptive ArcSuperficiality vs. Inner BeautyPop Culture ReferencesHigh School DramaFairy Tale Retelling

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Beastly

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beastly legally?

Beastly is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beastly worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beastly rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Beastly?

1 h 26 min

Beastly runs 1 h 26 min.

Is Beastly based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beastly?

Critics30
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Beastly higher (52) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Beastly a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$43 million

Yes. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $43 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Beastly in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Beastly?

43ADARATAUBEBOBRBYBZCACHCLCOCR+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beastly in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Beastly use?

Setting UpdateCurse Escape ClauseTitle DropHere We Go Again!Adaptational AttractivenessCurseBeast and BeautyCalling the Old Man OutFreudian ExcuseFor Halloween, I Am Going as MyselfDisproportionate RetributionGoth Girls Know Magicand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 storytelling tropes for Beastly, including Setting Update, Curse Escape Clause, Title Drop.