Beauty (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2011, Beauty is a thriller and drama film directed by Oliver Hermanus, running about 101 minutes. “When desire becomes obsession” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. François van Heerden, a mid-40s Afrikaans family man, has become devoid of any care or concern for his own measure of happiness, and so convinced of his ill-fated existence, that he is wholly unprepared when a chance encounter unravels his clean, controlled life.
Who’s in it. Beauty stars Deon Lotz as François, Charlie Keegan as Christian, Michelle Scott as Elena van Heerden and Albert Maritz as Willem, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Beauty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beauty tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beauty (2011)?
- In US, Beauty is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beauty worth watching?
- Beauty holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beauty?
- Beauty stars Deon Lotz, Charlie Keegan, Michelle Scott, Albert Maritz and Roeline Daneel.
- When was Beauty released?
- Beauty was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.