The Beguiled (1971): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Beguiled is a 1971 drama thriller starring Clint Eastwood and Geraldine Page. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Beguiled About?
The premise of The Beguiled without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Civil War, a wounded Union soldier is taken in by the students and teachers of an isolated all-girls Confederate school. Initially welcomed as a gesture of goodwill, the soldier's presence disrupts the quiet existence of the school and ignites a complex web of attraction and rivalry among the women. As tensions escalate and desires surface, the situation spirals into a dangerous game of manipulation, jealousy, and ultimately, brutal consequences stemming from a refusal to submit.
The Beguiled Cast
Clint Eastwood leads the cast, with Geraldine Page.
The Beguiled Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Beguiled 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 7.3
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The Beguiled Plot Summary
What happens in The Beguiled from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the American Civil War in 1863, Amy, a 12-year-old student at the Miss Martha Farnsworth Seminary for Young Ladies in rural Mississippi, discovers a seriously wounded Union soldier, John McBurney. She brings him to the school’s gated enclosure where the school headmistress, Martha Farnsworth, first insists on turning him over to Confederate troops, but then decides to restore him to health first. He is initially kept locked in the school’s music room and kept under watch. Edwina, the schoolteacher who has had no experience with men, takes an immediate liking to John, as does Carol, a 17-year-old student who makes advances with an experienced air.
Full summary
The whole story of The Beguiled, scene by scene
The Beguiled Box Office
The Beguiled grossed $1.1 million worldwide. $1.1 million came from the US and Canada and $13,069 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
- International
- $13.1K
The Beguiled Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Beguiled.
How Well Do You Know The Beguiled?
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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In which year does the story of *The Beguiled* take place?
The Beguiled Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “La notte brava del soldato Jonathan” and “En mand syv kvinder”.
- Also known as
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- La notte brava del soldato Jonathan
- En mand syv kvinder
- El seductor
- Les proies
- Korpral McB – anmäld saknad
- En mand, syv kvinder
- Betrogen
- Korpraali John McB
- A tizedes háreme
- 受骗
- נקמניות
- Ritual de Guerra
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- O Estranho Que Nós Amamos
- Kadın Affetmez
- Обманутый
- Korpral McB - anmäld saknad
- Измаменият
- Lemtinga pagunda
- Ο προδότης
- Oszukany
- Oklamaný
- El Engaño
- 매혹당한 사람들
- Обдурений
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The Beguiled FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Beguiled, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Beguiled?
The Beguiled runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Beguiled released?
The Beguiled was released on March 31, 1971.
Who is in the cast of The Beguiled?
The Beguiled stars Clint Eastwood and Geraldine Page.
How much did The Beguiled make at the box office?
The Beguiled grossed $1.1 million worldwide ($1.1 million domestic, $13,069 international).
How is The Beguiled rated?
The Beguiled has 7.0/10 on IMDb and 66 on Metacritic.
Does The Beguiled have a post-credit scene?
No. The Beguiled has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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