Beloved
“The past has a life of its own.”
After Paul D. finds his old slave friend Sethe in Ohio and moves in with her and her daughter Denver, a strange girl comes along by the name of "Beloved". Sethe and Denver take her in and then strange things start to happen...
Where to watch Beloved in United States
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Where is Beloved streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Beloved
Beloved is a 1998 English-language drama, horror and thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme. The cast is led by Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover, Kimberly Elise. It has a runtime of 2h 52m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Beloved was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Harpo Films, and Clinica Estetico and made in United States of America. It was released on October 16, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $80 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Writers
- Richard LaGravenese, Akosua Busia, Adam Brooks
- Release date
- October 16, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $80 million
- Box office
- $23 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Harpo Films, Clinica Estetico
Beloved cast & crew
Beloved was directed by Jonathan Demme and written by Richard LaGravenese, Akosua Busia, and Adam Brooks.
The cast features Oprah Winfrey as Sethe, Danny Glover as Paul D, Kimberly Elise as Denver, Thandiwe Newton as Beloved, LisaGay Hamilton as Younger Sethe, and Beah Richards as Baby Suggs.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rachel Portman, cinematography is by Tak Fujimoto, and it was produced by Kate Forte and Ron Bozman.
Is Beloved worth watching?
Beloved holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 108 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 2h 52m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, horror, and thriller, Beloved is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Beloved
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Cast of Beloved
Oprah Winfrey
Sethe
Danny Glover
Paul D
Kimberly Elise
Denver
Thandiwe Newton
Beloved
LisaGay Hamilton
Younger Sethe
Beah Richards
Baby Suggs
Albert Hall
Stamp Paid
Irma P. Hall
Ella
Carol Jean Lewis
Janey Wagon
Kessia Embry
Amy Denver
Jude Ciccolella
Schoolteacher
Anthony Chisholm
Langhorne
Beloved — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Beloved in United States?
Beloved is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Beloved on Hoopla?
Yes — Beloved is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Beloved in?
Beloved is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Beloved?
Beloved runs 2 hours 52 minutes (172 minutes).
▸What is Beloved rated?
Beloved is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 108 ratings.
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