Beautiful Creatures
Seen it?2013 | 124 min | Fantasy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Ethan Wate just wants to get to know Lena Duchannes better, but unbeknownst to him, Lena has strange powers. As Lena's 16th birthday approaches she might decide her fate, to be good or evil. A choice which will impact her relationship forever.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$60 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 190K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard LaGravenese
- Alden EhrenreichEthan Wate
- Alice EnglertLena Duchannes
- Jeremy IronsMacon Ravenwood
- Viola DavisAmma Treadeau
- Emmy RossumRidley Duchaness
- Thomas MannWesley "Link" Lincoln
- Emma ThompsonMrs. Lincoln / Sarafine Duchannes
- Eileen AtkinsEmmaline Duchannes
- Margo MartindaleDelphine Duchannes
- Zoey DeutchEmily Asher