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A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.1/10, Metacritic 64/100. Scores higher than 79% of the 2,359 2000s comedy movies in this catalog. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Metacritic64/100
148 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard EyreDirector
- George FentonOriginal Music Composer
- Jeffrey HatcherWriter
Cast
- Claire DanesMaria
- Billy CrudupNed Kynaston
- Derek HutchinsonStage Manager
- Mark LetherenMale Emelia/Dickie
- Tom WilkinsonBetterton
- Ben ChaplinGeorge Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
- Hugh BonnevilleSamuel Pepys
- Fenella WoolgarLady Meresvale
- Richard GriffithsSir Charles Sedley
- Clare HigginsMistress Revels
- Rupert EverettKing Charles II
- Tom HollanderSir Peter Lely
Stills
Movies like Stage Beauty
Shows like Stage Beauty
Themes
dukebased on play or musical17th century