Beloved (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Beloved is a 2012 drama musical directed by Christophe Honoré, starring Catherine Deneuve, Paul Schneider and Chiara Mastroianni. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 19m (139 min)
- Director
- Christophe Honoré
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sundance Selects
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beloved About?
The premise of Beloved without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A powerful drama explores the complex relationship between a mother and daughter across three decades and two continents. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Prague and modern-day London, the story follows Madeleine's journey from Paris to Prague and back, mirroring her daughter Vera's own romantic struggles. Vera grapples with an artist who is unable to fully commit, as the past and present intertwine to reveal a story of love, heartache, and enduring connections.
Beloved Cast
Catherine Deneuve leads the cast, with Paul Schneider and Chiara Mastroianni. Directed by Christophe Honoré; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Christophe Honoré
More from Christophe Honoré
More films directed by Christophe Honoré, best-rated first: Sorry Angel, Love Songs, On a Magical Night and In Paris.
Beloved Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Beloved 55 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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Beloved Plot Summary
What happens in Beloved from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Across its interwoven timelines, the film traces the lives of Madeleine and the people who orbit her world, moving through Paris, Prague, Reims, London, Montréal, and New York to reveal how love, memory, and choice leave lasting echoes across decades.
In 1964, Madeleine works as an assistant in a Parisian shoe shop, living a modest life that slowly twists into a precarious one when a combination of circumstance and need pushes her into sex work as a means to supplement her income. It is in this fragile frame that she meets Jaromil, a young Czech doctor, and the pair fall into a deep, consuming love. The romance is bright with possibility, yet it is tempered by the realities of their separate worlds and the pressures of their fledgling relationship.
Full summary
The whole story of Beloved, scene by scene
Beloved Box Office
Beloved grossed $2.1 million worldwide. $137,515 came from the US and Canada and $1.9 million (93%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.1M
- US & Canada
- $137.5K
- International
- $1.9M
Beloved Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Beloved.
How Well Do You Know Beloved?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Jaromil's profession?
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Beloved FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Beloved, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beloved?
Beloved runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
When was Beloved released?
Beloved was released on August 17, 2012.
Who directed Beloved?
Beloved was directed by Christophe Honoré.
More films by Christophe Honoré Who is in the cast of Beloved?
Beloved stars Catherine Deneuve, Paul Schneider and Chiara Mastroianni, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Beloved make at the box office?
Beloved grossed $2.1 million worldwide ($137,515 domestic, $1.9 million international).
How is Beloved rated?
Beloved has 55 on Metacritic, 62% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Beloved have a post-credit scene?
No. Beloved has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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