The Beautician and the Beast

The Beautician and the Beast

Once upon a time...

Directed by Ken Kwapis

Produced by Paramount Pictures, High School Sweethearts

1997105 min6.7 / 10

A lighthearted fish-out-of-water comedy about a New York beautician navigating culture clash and romance in an Eastern European dictatorship, built on charm and misunderstanding rather than depth.

A New York City beautician is mistakenly hired as the school teacher for the children of the president of a small Eastern European country.

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  • Is The Beautician and the Beast one of a kind? No. Less singular than 90% of films.

  • Is The Beautician and the Beast sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Beautician and the Beast easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Does The Beautician and the Beast end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is The Beautician and the Beast violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.

  • Is The Beautician and the Beast scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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