Where to Watch Stage Beauty (2004) in the US

What it's about

Based in the 1660's of London's theaters, this film is about the rules of gender roles in theatre production, and means to change them for everyone's benefit. Ned Kynaston is the assumedly gay cross-dressing actor who has been playing female parts in plays for years, particularly Desdemona in Othello, he also has a close relationship with a member of the Royal Court, the Duke of Buckingham. One day however, the rules of only men playing women could change when aspiring actress Maria auditions as Kynaston's praised role, Desdemona, and soon enough, King Charles II decides to make the law that all female roles should be played only by women. Maria becomes a star, while Ned finds himself out of work. But after a while, Ned finds it in his nature to forgive Maria's aspiration, they may even fall in love, and Charles may proclaim women will be played by either gender.

Cast and crew

Director

Richard Eyre

Writer

Jeffrey Hatcher

Starring

Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Rupert Everett

Details

Release date

Oct 29, 2004

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom, United States, Germany

Box office

$782,383

Awards

4 wins & 1 nomination total

Where to Watch Stage Beauty (2004) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Stage Beauty in the United States?

Stage Beauty is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Howdy (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and Tubi TV. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.

Can I stream Stage Beauty or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Howdy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.

Can I watch Stage Beauty for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), and Tubi TV.