Stage Beauty

Stage Beauty

She was the first of her kind. He was the last of his.

Directed by Richard Eyre

Produced by Lions Gate Films

2004106 min6.6 / 10

A warm, playful period romance about mutual artistic growth and recognition, centered on two theater people learning to see and support each other as equals.

Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.

Questions people ask

  • Does Stage Beauty end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Stage Beauty easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Stage Beauty scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Stage Beauty violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.

  • Is Stage Beauty sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

27/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity10

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise29

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Stage Beauty

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Stage Beauty

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Stage Beauty, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Stage Beauty, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Stage Beauty, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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