Beautiful Ohio
“You can't resist being who you are.”
Synopsis
A quietly provocative coming-of-age drama about two brothers — Clive and William — growing up in the unconventional household of progressive parents in the 1970s.
Top Cast
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William Hurt
Simon Messerman
Rita Wilson
Judith Messerman
Brett Davern
William Messerman
David Call
Clive Messerman
Michelle Trachtenberg
Sandra
Hale Appleman
Elliot
Tom McCarthy
William Messerman (Older)
Julianna Margulies
Mrs. Cubano
Matt Servitto
Mr. Cubano
Spencer Grammer
Carlene
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Mr. Lebreaux
Jeremy Allen White
Young Clive Messerman
Kevin Sebastian
Teen Student (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Fest
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chad Lowe
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethan Canin
- Original Score
- Craig Wedren
- Original Title
- Beautiful Ohio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Accomplice Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chad Lowe
Ethan Canin
Craig Wedren
Stephen Kazmierski
Amy E. Duddleston
Brian Bell, Jenny Schweitzer Bell, Steve Blatt, Mark Burton, Gail d'Agostino
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Kazmierski
Director of Photography
Amy E. Duddleston
Editor
Marie Abma
Costume Design
Stephen Beatrice
Production Design
Chad Lowe
Director
Ethan Canin
Screenplay
Brian Bell
Producer
Jenny Schweitzer Bell
Producer
Mark Burton
Producer
Hilary Swank
Producer
Chad Lowe
Producer
Craig Wedren
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beautiful Ohio.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beautiful Ohio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beautiful Ohio about?
A quietly provocative coming-of-age drama about two brothers — Clive and William — growing up in the unconventional household of progressive parents in the 1970s.
Who directed Beautiful Ohio?
Beautiful Ohio was directed by Chad Lowe.
Who stars in Beautiful Ohio?
The principal cast of Beautiful Ohio includes William Hurt, Rita Wilson, Brett Davern, David Call, Michelle Trachtenberg.
When was Beautiful Ohio released and how long is it?
Beautiful Ohio was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Beautiful Ohio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beautiful Ohio was composed by Craig Wedren.