The Beautician and the Beast
“Once upon a time...”
A New York City beautician is mistakenly hired as the school teacher for the children of the president of a small Eastern European country.
Where to watch The Beautician and the Beast in India
Can I watch The Beautician and the Beast in India? The Beautician and the Beast isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Amazon VideoClick a service to open The Beautician and the Beast there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is The Beautician and the Beast streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Mercado Play | — |
About The Beautician and the Beast
The Beautician and the Beast is a 1997 English-language comedy, romance and family film directed by Ken Kwapis. The cast is led by Fran Drescher, Timothy Dalton, Michael Lerner. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 400 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
The Beautician and the Beast was produced by Paramount Pictures, High School Sweethearts, and Koch Company and made in United States of America. It was released on February 7, 1997, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $16 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ken Kwapis
- Writers
- Todd Graff
- Release date
- February 7, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $16 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, High School Sweethearts, Koch Company
The Beautician and the Beast cast & crew
The Beautician and the Beast was directed by Ken Kwapis and written by Todd Graff.
The cast features Fran Drescher as Joy Miller, Timothy Dalton as Boris Pochenko, Michael Lerner as Jerry Miller, Ian McNeice as Ira Grushinsky, Patrick Malahide as Leonid Kleist, and Lisa Jakub as Katrina Pochenko.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cliff Eidelman, cinematography is by Peter Lyons Collister, and it was produced by Fran Drescher and Roger Birnbaum.
Is The Beautician and the Beast worth watching?
The Beautician and the Beast holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 386 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, romance, and family, The Beautician and the Beast is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Beautician and the Beast
The Beautician and the Beast isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Beautician and the Beast
Fran Drescher
Joy Miller
Timothy Dalton
Boris Pochenko
Michael Lerner
Jerry Miller
Ian McNeice
Ira Grushinsky
Patrick Malahide
Leonid Kleist
Lisa Jakub
Katrina Pochenko
Tamara Mello
Consuela
Phyllis Newman
Judy Miller
Heather DeLoach
Masha Pochenko
Adam LaVorgna
Karl Pochenko
Vincent Schiavelli
Jailer
Marianne Muellerleile
Chef
The Beautician and the Beast — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Beautician and the Beast in India?
The Beautician and the Beast is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch The Beautician and the Beast in the US?
In the US, The Beautician and the Beast is streaming on Hoopla, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Beautician and the Beast in the UK?
The Beautician and the Beast isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Beautician and the Beast in?
The Beautician and the Beast is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Beautician and the Beast?
The Beautician and the Beast runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is The Beautician and the Beast rated?
The Beautician and the Beast is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 386 ratings.
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