The Beguiled

2017·Movie
1h 33min·R
IMDb6.3Metacritic776.1Rotten Tomatoes79%48%

Where to watch

NetflixCriterion

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The Beguiled fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind, history, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Innocent, until betrayed.

During the Civil War, at a Southern girls’ boarding school, young women take in an injured enemy soldier. As they provide refuge and tend to his wounds, the house is taken over with sexual tension and dangerous rivalries, and taboos are broken in an unexpected turn of events.
Southern GothicCivil War EraPsychological ThrillerAll-Female SettingSexual TensionSlow BurnIntrigue & SuspenseCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Sofia Coppola, Steve Lonano, Sasha Vitelli
Written by:
Sofia Coppola, Albert Maltz, Irene Kamp
Produced by:
Sofia Coppola, Roman Coppola, Fred Roos
Composed by:
Richard Beggs, Heikki Kossi, Laurent Brancowitz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Beguiled

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Beguiled legally?

NetflixCriterion

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

Is The Beguiled worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Beguiled rated?

RSexual contentViolence

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

How long is The Beguiled?

1 h 33 min

The Beguiled runs 1 h 33 min.

Is The Beguiled based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Beguiled?

Critics78
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate The Beguiled higher (78) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Beguiled a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$28 million

Yes. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is The Beguiled in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Beguiled?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Beguiled in 105 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Beguiled use?

Adapted OutEnsemble CastToo Dumb to LiveGrey-and-Gray MoralityFille FataleDowner EndingGirlish PigtailsUr-ExampleCorrupt the CutieIdiot BallFalse Rape AccusationTroubling Unchildlike Behaviorand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for The Beguiled, including Adapted Out, Ensemble Cast, Too Dumb to Live.

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