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Stealing Beauty (1996)

“The most beautiful place to be is in love.”

6.7/10 · 636 votes 1h 56m r RomanceDrama

#44 of 95 films from 1996 #770 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci · Written by Bernardo Bertolucci, Susan Minot

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Overview

Lucy Harmon, an American teenager is arriving in the lush Tuscan countryside to be sculpted by a family friend who lives in a beautiful villa. Lucy visited there four years earlier and exchanged a kiss with an Italian boy with whom she hopes to become reacquainted.

Cast

Liv Tyleras Lucy Harmon
Sinéad Cusackas Diana Grayson
Jeremy Ironsas Alex Parrish
Jason Flemyngas Gregory
Joseph Fiennesas Christopher Fox
Carlo Cecchias Carlo Lisca
Donal McCannas Ian Grayson
Jean Maraisas M. Guillaume
Rachel Weiszas Miranda Fox
Anna Maria Gherardias Chiarella Donati
D.W. Moffettas Richard
Ignazio Olivaas Osvaldo Donati
Stefania Sandrellias Noemi
Roberto Zibettias Niccolò Donati

Facts

Release dateMarch 29, 1996
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) — about the same as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$4,800,000 (0.5× budget)
IMDbtt0117737

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Questions

How long is Stealing Beauty?
Stealing Beauty runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Stealing Beauty worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 636 votes, which places it #44 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 55%) and #770 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Stealing Beauty?
Stealing Beauty was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 1900 (1976), The Last Emperor (1987), The Conformist (1971).
Who stars in Stealing Beauty?
Liv Tyler as Lucy Harmon; Sinéad Cusack as Diana Grayson; Jeremy Irons as Alex Parrish; Jason Flemyng as Gregory; Joseph Fiennes as Christopher Fox; Carlo Cecchi as Carlo Lisca.
What is Stealing Beauty rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Stealing Beauty?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35452.

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