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Beloved (1998) 5.8
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5.8/10 from 5,943 users
Metascore: 57/100
Reviews: 207 user | 77 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com Based on the book by Toni Morrison, in which a slave is visited by the spirit of her deceased daughter. Director:Jonathan Demme |
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Cast
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Denver aged 9
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Howard aged 14
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Buglar aged 13
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Amy Denver
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Schoolteacher's Nephew
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Younger Sethe
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
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After Paul D. finds his old slave friend Sethe in Ohio and moves in with her and her daughter Denver, a strange girl comes along by the name of "Beloved". Sethe and Denver take her in and then strange things start to happen... Written by Jeremy Cohen <crashbug@ix.netcom.com>
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The past has a life of its own.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violent images, sexuality and nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 October 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Agapimeni See more »Filming Locations:
Fair Hill Natural Resources Area - 376 Fair Hill Drive, Fair Hill, Maryland, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$53,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$8,165,551 (USA) (16 October 1998)Gross:
£148,377 (UK) (12 March 1999)Company Credits
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ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Written by Toni Morrison and Rachel Portman
Performed by Oprah Winfrey
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Did You Know?
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When Jonathan Demme presented an honorary Oscar to his mentor Roger Corman, he revealed that the Jason Robards role in Beloved (1998) had been originally cast to be played by Corman, but when Corman discovered the role had no lines, "a scheduling conflict ensued and he withdrew from the part with apologies." See more »Goofs
A mixing bowl that Sithe was using in the begining breaks when the ghost attacks for the last time. It's whole again in the scene where she is picking the ice towards the end. See more »Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Beloved/Happiness/Practical Magic/Love Is the Devil/The Cruise (1998) See more »Soundtracks
Sethe's LullabyWritten by Toni Morrison and Rachel Portman
Performed by Oprah Winfrey
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I saw this amazing film at the theatre and was skeptical going in due to Oprah's campaigning for it so heavily but was blown away regardless--after watching it again I understand her pleas. This stunning story and its brilliant execution by an outstanding director, cast and crew was seen by far too few people. It should have swept the oscars and if I recall--was merely nominated for costume design the same year that literally no black actors, directors, or films were nominated in any of their categories. wow--a real eye opener on how little respect good art recieves even today--let alone artists of color. I'd like the opportunity to tell each and every member of the cast how astonished I was even hours later. A beautiful, rich, and generous film. An earnest thank you to everyone who helped get it made. Bravo and thank you!