Official movie poster for Sexy Beast (2001), a crime thriller film

Sexy Beast(2001)

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7.0(940)1h 29m2001-01-12
CrimeThrillerDrama

Sexy Beast Synopsis

Ex-safecracker Gal Dove has served his time behind bars and is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise with a wife he adores. The idyll is shattered by the arrival of his nemesis Don Logan, intent on persuading Gal to return to London for one last big job.

Sexy Beast (2001) is a crime, thriller and drama film directed by Jonathan Glazer, released on January 12, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley, Ian McShane and Amanda Redman. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 940 ratings.

Director:
Jonathan Glazer
Writers:
David Scinto, Louis Mellis
Producers:
Jeremy Thomas
Cinematographer:
Ivan Bird
Composer:
Roque Baños
Production:
Recorded Picture Company, Film4 Productions, KanZaman Productions
Budget:
$5,000,000
Status:
Released

Sexy Beast (2001) Trailer

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Sexy Beast Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 940 ratings.

John Chard

8/10

But quite frankly your attitude appalls me. It's not what you're saying. It's all this stuff you're not saying. Insinnuendos. Sexy Beast is directed by Jonathan Glazer and written by Louis Mellis and David Scinto. It stars Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley, Ian McShane, Amanda Redman, Cavan Kendall, James Fox and Julianne White. Music is by Roque Baños and cinematography by Ivan Bird. Retired to the Costa del Chill Out,…

Reviewed on June 4, 2015

talisencrw

9/10

The other day, my lady Tammy and I watched director Glazer's recent 'Under the Skin' and loved its otherworldly wackiness and ambience, and as I had his first two films on DVD, we decided that at the very least, this first one demanded immediate investigation. I've adored Ray Winstone's work since his early days working in the films of Sir Alan Clarke, and Ben Kingsley's always a treat. Watching the characters…

Reviewed on August 31, 2016

CinemaSerf

7/10

Ben Kingsley is great in this ultimate comedy heist movie. He is sent to wrest "Gal" (Ray Winstone) and his wife "Deedee" (Amanda Redmnan) from their well earned retirement (from the criminal fraternity) in Spain. Initially, they want nothing to do with "Logan" and his scheme, but a series of almost surreal events and a negotiation that can really only be describe as unique (and vaguely devilish) soon have them…

Reviewed on March 10, 2024

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Sexy Beast – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Sexy Beast online?

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Sexy Beast (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Sexy Beast?

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The main cast of Sexy Beast (2001) includes Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley, Ian McShane, Amanda Redman and James Fox. The film was directed by Jonathan Glazer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Sexy Beast released?

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Sexy Beast was released on January 12, 2001 and runs for 1h 29m.

Is Sexy Beast worth watching?

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Sexy Beast (2001) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 940 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Sexy Beast?

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