Collateral Beauty (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Collateral Beauty is a 2016 romantic drama directed by David Frankel, starring Will Smith, Edward Norton and Kate Winslet. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $88.6 million worldwide on a $36 million budget. Critics gave it 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 23 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- David Frankel
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $36M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Collateral Beauty About?
The premise of Collateral Beauty without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a devastating loss, a New York advertising executive spirals into deep despair. To help him cope, his colleagues devise an unusual plan, enlisting the help of three figures representing Love, Time, and Death. Through these unexpected encounters, he is compelled to re-evaluate his life and find beauty amidst his grief, ultimately discovering a renewed sense of hope and connection.
Collateral Beauty Cast
Will Smith leads the cast, with Edward Norton and Kate Winslet. Directed by David Frankel; 9 actors are credited in all.
-
Director David Frankel
Also Starring in Collateral Beauty
· 5 moreMore from David Frankel
More films directed by David Frankel, best-rated first: The Devil Wears Prada 2, Jerry and Marge Go Large, The Devil Wears Prada and Marley & Me.
Collateral Beauty Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Collateral Beauty 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 23 on Metacritic.
-
Rotten Tomatoes 14% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 23 Metascore
User score 6.1
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 72% User score
See on TMDB -
Letterboxd 2.9 /5
624 ratings
See on Letterboxd -
Movie Insider 4.0 /5
See on Movie Insider
Collateral Beauty Plot Summary
What happens in Collateral Beauty from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As a once-thriving advertising executive, Howard Inlet (Will Smith) personified ambition and dedication. However, after the tragic loss of his young daughter, he was engulfed in an overwhelming sadness that rendered him incapable of finding relief in his usual activities. His daily life morphed into a blur of solitude, marked by elaborate domino constructions built both at home and work, a chilling metaphor for life’s fragility.
Worried for Howard’s well-being and the company’s future, his estranged friends and business colleagues—Whit Yardsham (Edward Norton), Claire Wilson (Kate Winslet), and Simon Scott (Michael Peña)—feared that his deteriorating mental state could irreparably tarnish their professional image. Their concerns heightened as Howard’s unpredictable behavior resulted in the loss of several key clients, pushing the agency to the brink of financial crisis.
Full summary
The whole story of Collateral Beauty, scene by scene
Collateral Beauty Box Office & Budget
Collateral Beauty grossed $88.6 million worldwide on a $36 million budget, 2.5 times what it cost. $31 million came from the US and Canada and $57.6 million (65%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$88.6M
2.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $31M
- International
- $57.6M
- Budget
- $36M
Collateral Beauty Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer COLLATERAL BEAUTY - Official Trailer 2
How Well Do You Know Collateral Beauty?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the protagonist of 'Collateral Beauty'?
Cars in Collateral Beauty
7 cars on screen, including the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2004 Nissan Quest.
-
2011 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2004 Nissan Quest Minor role -
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Background role -
2011 Ford Fiesta Background role
Collateral Beauty Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “Ukryte piękno” and “Verborgene Schönheit”.
- Also known as
-
- Ukryte piękno
- Verborgene Schönheit
- 素晴らしきかな、人生：2016
- زیبایی پنهان
- Beauté cachée
- 附属美丽
- יופי נסתר
- Κρυφή Ομορφιά
- Belleza oculta
- Váratlan szépség
- Призрачная красота
- Beleza Colateral
+25 more Show fewer
- Прихована краса
- 最美的安排
- Collateral Beauty: Druhá šance
- Skrivena ljepota
- Beleza Oculta
- Belleza inesperada
- Gizli Güzellik
- Скривена лепота
- A doua șansă
- Косвена красота
- 나는 사랑과 시간과 죽음을 만났다
- Skønheden i alting
- Peidetud ilu
- Kaikenkattava kauneus
- Užslėptas grožis
- Skönheten i allt
- Skrita lepota
- Vẻ Đẹp Cuộc Sống
- 素晴らしきかな、人生
- Druhá šanca žiť
- Bellesa oculta
- 最美麗的安排
- Skaistums tev līdzās, მოჩვენებითი სილამაზე
- คอลแลทเทอรัล บิวตี้
- زیبایی موازی
Seen Collateral Beauty?
Collateral Beauty FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Collateral Beauty, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Collateral Beauty?
Collateral Beauty runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Collateral Beauty released?
Collateral Beauty was released on December 16, 2016.
Who directed Collateral Beauty?
Collateral Beauty was directed by David Frankel.
More films by David Frankel Who is in the cast of Collateral Beauty?
Collateral Beauty stars Will Smith, Edward Norton and Kate Winslet, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Collateral Beauty make at the box office?
Collateral Beauty grossed $88.6 million worldwide ($31 million domestic, $57.6 million international) on a budget of $36 million.
How is Collateral Beauty rated?
Collateral Beauty has 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, 23 on Metacritic, 72% on TMDB and 2.9/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Collateral Beauty have a post-credit scene?
No. Collateral Beauty has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
