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The Beautiful Person

2008·Movie
1h 37min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Profoundly sad and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Growing up, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

In the wake of her mother's tragic death, French teenager Junie transfers to a different high school. Though Junie lives mostly inside her own head, her beauty and stoicism win her the attention of the entire male student population. Junie begins dating the gentle Otto Cleves, but finds herself intensely drawn to her youthful Italian language teacher, Nemours. When Nemours begins to reciprocate, serious complications ensue.
French RomanceTeenage LoveTragic DeathForbidden AttractionPsychological DramaMelancholy MoodComing-of-AgeEmotional ComplexityHigh School Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Beautiful Person legally?

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Is The Beautiful Person worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Beautiful Person rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Beautiful Person?

1 h 37 min

The Beautiful Person runs 1 h 37 min.

Is The Beautiful Person based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Beautiful Person?

Critics57
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see The Beautiful Person much the same way.

What language is The Beautiful Person in?

FrenchItalianRussianEnglish

It was made in French, with some Italian, Russian, English. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Beautiful Person?

3FIFRSK

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Beautiful Person in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.