Stealing Beauty
1996 · Movie · R · 116 min · ★ 6.7 · 55% critics
A teenage American spends a summer at a sun-soaked villa in the Tuscan countryside, surrounded by artists and family friends. As a portrait is made and old feelings resurface, the visit becomes a quiet journey of self-discovery, first love, and searching for answers about her past.
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Details
- Years
- 1996
- Release date
- 1996-03-29
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Critic score
- 55/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (612 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a leisurely, sensual coming-of-age drama with lush Tuscany vibes and a reflective mood, similar to Lolita or Damage; Not for you if you need a fast plot, minimal nudity, or clear-cut answers.
Pros: gorgeous Tuscan scenery; warm, wistful mood; memorable supporting moments | Cons: slow, meandering pace; uneven character depth; story feels unfocused
Themes
- adultery
- virgin
- friendship
- italy
- poem
- artist
- diary
- romance
- coming of age
- joy of life
- summer
- kissing
- +9 more
Awards & recognition
- David di Donatello — Best Director · nominated
Cast & crew
Liv Tyler
as Lucy Harmon
Sinéad Cusack
as Diana Grayson
Jeremy Irons
as Alex Parrish
Jason Flemyng
as Gregory
Joseph Fiennes
as Christopher Fox
Carlo Cecchi
as Carlo Lisca
Donal McCann
as Ian Grayson
Jean Marais
as M. Guillaume
Rachel Weisz
as Miranda Fox
Anna Maria Gherardi
as Chiarella Donati
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci