Stage Beauty (2004)

Name: Stage Beauty
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2004
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Claire Danes, Billy Crudup, Derek Hutchinson, Mark Letheren, Tom Wilkinson

1h 46m United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany

Comedy Romance

Plot

Maria, a talented costumer for the renowned London actor Ned Kynaston, remains in the shadows while he thrives in the role of women on stage. In 17th-century England, her ambition to act is stifled by societal norms. However, when influential allies rally behind her, King Charles II finally abolishes the ban on women in theater. As Maria steps into the spotlight, she turns to Ned for guidance, seeking to master the craft that had once eluded her. Their journey intertwines ambition and friendship, paving the way for a new era in the performing arts.

Cast

Claire Danes Billy Crudup Derek Hutchinson Mark Letheren Tom Wilkinson Ben Chaplin Hugh Bonneville Fenella Woolgar Richard Griffiths Clare Higgins Rupert Everett Tom Hollander Edward Fox Jack Kempton David Westhead