Beau Ideal (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1931, Beau Ideal is an adventure, war and romance film directed by Herbert Brenon, running about 82 minutes. “LIPS PRESSED IN ONE FIERCE KISS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American joins the French Foreign Legion in order to rescue a boyhood friend.
Who’s in it. Beau Ideal stars Ralph Forbes as John Geste, Loretta Young as Isobel Brandon, Irene Rich as Lady Brandon and Lester Vail as Otis Madison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Beau Ideal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beau Ideal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beau Ideal tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beau Ideal (1931)?
- In US, Beau Ideal is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beau Ideal worth watching?
- Beau Ideal holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beau Ideal?
- Beau Ideal stars Ralph Forbes, Loretta Young, Irene Rich, Lester Vail and Frank McCormick.
- When was Beau Ideal released?
- Beau Ideal was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.