Stage Beauty

Audience Reviews

View More

Elizabeth F. @Joliezabeth1 May 6, 2026 Superb performances, especially Crudup—who navigates the hairpin twists and turns of his incredibly challenging role with precision and aplomb. Clever writing, great pacing—among the more satisfying things I’ve seen in recent history See more

Henry D @Henry_Domke Apr 5, 2026 Great cast, very appealing leads, and a fun story that kept it light rather than stuffy. The costumes were rich and rewarding to look at, more so than the sets. My main reservation was the pacing. At times the film lost momentum and my interest drifted, then it pulled me back in again. Still, it looked very good and the print was fine. See more

Steve D @RT35616104 Feb 12, 2023 Fun and well acted. Strong cast. See more

Nov 5, 2018 An awe-inspiring performance from Billy Crudup..This movie shows the sheer talent of this actor playing a man (Kynston) who is adored by the public for playing women's parts. Billy shines most when his character is desperately injured and abandoned by his former friends. His Othello is raging and breath-stopping as he kills his wife. Claire Danes puts in a magnificent performance as a mousey dresser turned actress, and her Desdemona is deservedly a show-stopper. But, side by side with Billy, his light outshines hers, and his mastery of the smallest details throughout this piece make his character richer and more complex than hers. Still, If I could give this movie six stars, I would. See more

Sep 2, 2016 Somewhat predictable, even with the film's unique subject matter. See more

Jan 24, 2016 Near perfection. The chemistry between Danes and Crudup is out of this world. I could feel the odds each character was up against and the struggle they both had / felt. Outstanding movie!! See more

Read all reviews

Stage Beauty

My Rating

Read More Read Less WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW POST RATING