Beloved(1998)
The past has a life of its own.
Beloved Synopsis
After Paul D. finds his old slave friend Sethe in Ohio and moves in with her and her daughter Denver, a strange girl comes along by the name of "Beloved". Sethe and Denver take her in and then strange things start to happen...
Beloved (1998) is a history, horror and drama film directed by Jonathan Demme, released on October 16, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 52m. It stars Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover, Kimberly Elise and Thandiwe Newton. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 113 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Demme
- Writers:
- Toni Morrison, Adam Brooks, Richard LaGravenese
- Producers:
- Oprah Winfrey, Edward Saxon, Gary Goetzman
- Cinematographer:
- Tak Fujimoto
- Composer:
- Rachel Portman
- Production:
- Touchstone Pictures, Harpo Films, Clinica Estetico
- Budget:
- $80,000,000
- Revenue:
- $22,900,000
- Status:
- Released
Beloved (1998) Trailer
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Beloved Cast & Crew
Main cast
Oprah Winfrey
as Sethe
Danny Glover
as Paul D
Kimberly Elise
as Denver
Thandiwe Newton
as Beloved
LisaGay Hamilton
as Younger Sethe
Beah Richards
as Baby Suggs
Albert Hall
as Stamp Paid
Irma P. Hall
as Ella
- Carol Jean Lewis
Carol Jean Lewis
as Janey Wagon
- Kessia Embry
Kessia Embry
as Amy Denver
Jude Ciccolella
as Schoolteacher
Anthony Chisholm
as Langhorne
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Demme, written by Toni Morrison, Adam Brooks and Richard LaGravenese, produced by Oprah Winfrey, Edward Saxon and Gary Goetzman.
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Beloved Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 113 ratings.
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Beloved – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beloved online?
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Beloved (1998) 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 Beloved?
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The main cast of Beloved (1998) includes Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover, Kimberly Elise, Thandiwe Newton and LisaGay Hamilton. The film was directed by Jonathan Demme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beloved released?
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Beloved was released on October 16, 1998 and runs for 2h 52m.
Is Beloved worth watching?
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Beloved (1998) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 113 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Beloved?
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Yes. The official Beloved trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.