The Beautician and the Beast(1997)
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The Beautician and the Beast Synopsis
A New York City beautician is mistakenly hired as the school teacher for the children of the president of a small Eastern European country.
The Beautician and the Beast (1997) is a comedy, romance and family film directed by Ken Kwapis, released on February 7, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Fran Drescher, Timothy Dalton, Michael Lerner and Ian McNeice. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 377 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Kwapis
- Writers:
- Todd Graff
- Producers:
- Hawk Koch, Todd Graff
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Lyons Collister
- Composer:
- Cliff Eidelman
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, High School Sweethearts, Koch Company
- Budget:
- $16,000,000
- Revenue:
- $11,486,880
- Status:
- Released
The Beautician and the Beast (1997) Trailer
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The Beautician and the Beast Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Lisa Jakub
as Katrina Pochenko
Tamara Mello
as Consuela
Phyllis Newman
as Judy Miller
Heather DeLoach
as Masha Pochenko
Adam LaVorgna
as Karl Pochenko
Vincent Schiavelli
as Jailer
Marianne Muellerleile
as Chef
Key crew
Directed by Ken Kwapis, written by Todd Graff, produced by Hawk Koch and Todd Graff.
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The Beautician and the Beast Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 377 ratings.
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The Beautician and the Beast – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beautician and the Beast online?
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The Beautician and the Beast (1997) 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 The Beautician and the Beast?
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The main cast of The Beautician and the Beast (1997) includes Fran Drescher, Timothy Dalton, Michael Lerner, Ian McNeice and Patrick Malahide. The film was directed by Ken Kwapis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beautician and the Beast released?
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The Beautician and the Beast was released on February 7, 1997 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Beautician and the Beast worth watching?
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The Beautician and the Beast (1997) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 377 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Beautician and the Beast?
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