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Stealing Beauty

  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
28K
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Stealing Beauty (1996)
Theatrical Trailer from 20th Century Fox
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  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Romance
After her mother commits suicide, a young woman travels to Italy in search of love, truth and a deeper connection with herself.After her mother commits suicide, a young woman travels to Italy in search of love, truth and a deeper connection with herself.After her mother commits suicide, a young woman travels to Italy in search of love, truth and a deeper connection with herself.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
28K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,001
3
  • Director
    • Bernardo Bertolucci
  • Writers
    • Bernardo Bertolucci(story)
    • Susan Minot
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Irons
    • Liv Tyler
    • Carlo Cecchi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bernardo Bertolucci
  • Writers
    • Bernardo Bertolucci(story)
    • Susan Minot
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Irons
    • Liv Tyler
    • Carlo Cecchi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 96User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 11 nominations

    Videos1

    Stealing Beauty
    Trailer 2:32
    Stealing Beauty

    Photos145

    Liv Tyler, Bernardo Bertolucci, and Roberto Zibetti in Stealing Beauty (1996)
    D.W. Moffett in Stealing Beauty (1996)
    Jeremy Irons in Stealing Beauty (1996)
    Liv Tyler and Jeremy Irons in Stealing Beauty (1996)
    Liv Tyler and Jeremy Irons in Stealing Beauty (1996)
    Liv Tyler and Bernardo Bertolucci in Stealing Beauty (1996)
    Keanu Reeves at an event for Stealing Beauty (1996)
    Steven Spielberg at an event for Stealing Beauty (1996)
    Helena Christensen at an event for Stealing Beauty (1996)
    Matt Dillon at an event for Stealing Beauty (1996)
    Carrie Fisher at an event for Stealing Beauty (1996)
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    Top cast

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    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • Alexas Alex
    Liv Tyler
    Liv Tyler
    • Lucy Harmonas Lucy Harmon
    Carlo Cecchi
    • Carlo Liscaas Carlo Lisca
    Sinéad Cusack
    Sinéad Cusack
    • Dianaas Diana
    • (as Sinead Cusack)
    Joseph Fiennes
    Joseph Fiennes
    • Christopheras Christopher
    Jason Flemyng
    Jason Flemyng
    • Gregoryas Gregory
    Anna Maria Gherardi
    • Chiarella Donatias Chiarella Donati
    Jean Marais
    Jean Marais
    • M. Guillaumeas M. Guillaume
    Donal McCann
    Donal McCann
    • Ianas Ian
    D.W. Moffett
    D.W. Moffett
    • Richardas Richard
    Ignazio Oliva
    Ignazio Oliva
    • Osvaldo Donatias Osvaldo Donati
    Stefania Sandrelli
    Stefania Sandrelli
    • Noemias Noemi
    Francesco Siciliano
    Francesco Siciliano
    • Michele Liscaas Michele Lisca
    Mary Jo Sorgani
    • Mariaas Maria
    Leonardo Treviglio
    Leonardo Treviglio
    • Lieutenantas Lieutenant
    Rebecca Valpy
    • Daisyas Daisy
    Alessandra Vanzi
    • Martaas Marta
    Rachel Weisz
    Rachel Weisz
    • Mirandaas Miranda
    • Director
      • Bernardo Bertolucci
    • Writers
      • Bernardo Bertolucci(story)
      • Susan Minot
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jeremy Irons and Sinéad Cusack are a real-life couple and have been married since 1978.
    • Goofs
      When Lucy enters the Tuscan Villa for the first time you see a swallow (Hirundo rustica) flying combined with the screeching call of the swift (Apus apus).
    • Quotes

      Lucy: Why are you crying?

      Osvaldo Donati: Because I want to kiss you.

    • Crazy credits
      During the opening credits, there is a montage of Lucy (Liv Tyler) being recorded on a video camera during her travel to Italy by an unknown man.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Cable Guy/Stealing Beauty/Moll Flanders/Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD/The Switchblade Sisters/Madame Butterfly (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Rocket Boy
      Performed by Liz Phair

      Written by Liz Phair, Jim Ellison

      Courtesy of Matador Records/Atlantic Records

    User reviews96

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    An Underrated, Misunderstood Gem of a Film
    While Liv Tyler is the "star" of this film she is only one facet of a beautiful film. While many comments focus on the coming of age plot line. This film not only presents a sexual beginning, but also an emotional journey. With the death of her poet laureate mother, Lucy (Liv Tyler) must find her way to emotional and sexual adulthood. Fortunately, the film never gets bogged down, or depressing.

    Set in the lovely Tuscany province, Lucy's father sends her to spend time with friends of her mother and pose for an artist. Several of the characters are transparent, and easily understood, others are far more complex. Like life not all the answers are give, but the film rewards the viewer on multiple levels.

    Enjoy watching the secondary characters grow in their own ways as well.

    I hope this helps you.
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    • gks1029
    • Jun 13, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
      • Spanish
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Dancing by Myself
    • Filming locations
      • Brolio, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Fiction
      • France 2 Cinéma
      • Jeremy Thomas Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,722,310
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $103,028
      • Jun 16, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,762,310
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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