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Beautiful People

1999·Movie
1h 47min·R
66
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, society, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

A comic collision of chaos and coincidence

In London, during October 1993, England is playing Holland in the preliminaries of the World Cup. The Bosnian War is at its height, and refugees from the ex-Yugoslavia are arriving. Football rivals, and political adversaries from the Balkans all precipitate conflict and amusing situations. Meanwhile, the lives of four English families are affected in different ways by encounter with the refugees.
Ensemble DramaSocial CommentaryCulture ClashBosnian War ImpactLondon SettingSlice-of-LifePoignant & HumorousIntertwined LivesHuman Connection

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Beautiful People legally?

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Is Beautiful People worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beautiful People rated?

RStrong languageViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How long is Beautiful People?

1 h 47 min

Beautiful People runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beautiful People?

Critics80
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Beautiful People much the same way.

What language is Beautiful People in?

EnglishCroatianSerbianBosnian

It was made in English, with some Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Beautiful People?

4ATDEGBGG

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