Beauty
“Life will show you who you really are.”
Synopsis
A young singer on the brink of a promising career finds herself torn between a domineering family, industry pressures and her love for her girlfriend.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-15
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Gracie Marie Bradley
Beauty
Aleyse Shannon
Jasmine
Niecy Nash-Betts
Beauty's Mother
Giancarlo Esposito
Beauty's Father
Kyle Bary
Abel
Micheal Ward
Cain
Sharon Stone
Colonizer
Sarah Stavrou
Jasmine's Mother
James Urbaniak
Irv Merlin
Andre Ozim
Preacher
Larena Danielle Winn
Mediocre Looking White Woman
Atibon Nazaire
Music Producer
Hollie Wright
Choreographer
Joey Bada$$
Sammy
Aaron Morton
Bartender
Cory Stonebrook
Extra (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 29, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Dosunmu
- Screenplay & Story
- Lena Waithe
- Original Score
- Philip Miller
- Original Title
- Beauty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Hillman Grad Productions, Media Res
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Dosunmu
Lena Waithe
Philip Miller
Benoît Delhomme
Oriana Soddu
Lena Waithe, Andrew Dosunmu, Carrie Fix, Rishi Rajani, Michael Ellenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Benoît Delhomme
Director of Photography
Oriana Soddu
Editor
Nitasha Bhambree
Stunt Coordinator
Lena Waithe
Producer
Mobolaji Dawodu
Costume Design
Michael Ellenberg
Producer
Philip Miller
Original Music Composer
Lucio Seixas
Production Design
Andrew Dosunmu
Director
Lena Waithe
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beauty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beauty about?
A young singer on the brink of a promising career finds herself torn between a domineering family, industry pressures and her love for her girlfriend.
Who directed Beauty?
Beauty was directed by Andrew Dosunmu.
Who stars in Beauty?
The principal cast of Beauty includes Gracie Marie Bradley, Aleyse Shannon, Niecy Nash-Betts, Giancarlo Esposito, Kyle Bary.
When was Beauty released and how long is it?
Beauty was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Beauty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beauty was composed by Philip Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beauty?
Beauty holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).