The Great Beauty
Jep Gambardella has seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades, but after his 65th birthday and a shock from the past, Jep looks past the nightclubs and parties to find a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty.
Where to watch The Great Beauty in United States
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Where is The Great Beauty streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | — | Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | TVING | — |
About The Great Beauty
The Great Beauty is a 2013 Italian-language drama film directed by Paolo Sorrentino. The cast is led by Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli. It has a runtime of 2h 22m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 3300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
The Great Beauty was produced by France 2 Cinéma, Indigo Film, and Babe Films and made in France and Italy. It was released on May 21, 2013, and carries a 15 certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $25 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paolo Sorrentino
- Writers
- Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello
- Release date
- May 21, 2013
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $25 million
- Production
- France 2 Cinéma, Indigo Film, Babe Films
The Great Beauty cast & crew
The Great Beauty was directed by Paolo Sorrentino and written by Paolo Sorrentino and Umberto Contarello.
The cast features Toni Servillo as Jep Gambardella, Carlo Verdone as Romano, Sabrina Ferilli as Ramona, Carlo Buccirosso as Lello Cava, Iaia Forte as Trumeau, and Pamela Villoresi as Viola.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lele Marchitelli, cinematography is by Luca Bigazzi, and it was produced by Nicola Giuliano and Francesca Cima.
Is The Great Beauty worth watching?
The Great Beauty holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 3,332 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 22m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Great Beauty is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Great Beauty
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Cast of The Great Beauty
Toni Servillo
Jep Gambardella
Carlo Verdone
Romano
Sabrina Ferilli
Ramona
Carlo Buccirosso
Lello Cava
Iaia Forte
Trumeau
Pamela Villoresi
Viola
Galatea Ranzi
Stefania
Franco Graziosi
Conte Colonna
Sonia Gessner
Contessa Colonna
Giorgio Pasotti
Stefano
Massimo Popolizio
Alfio Bracco
Luca Marinelli
Andrea
The Great Beauty — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Great Beauty in United States?
The Great Beauty is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The Great Beauty on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Great Beauty is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Great Beauty in?
The Great Beauty is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Great Beauty?
The Great Beauty runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
▸What is The Great Beauty rated?
The Great Beauty is rated 15. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 3,332 ratings.
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