The Beautician and the Beast (1997)

Facts


Directed by	Ken Kwapis
Cast	Fran Drescher, Timothy Dalton, Ian McNeice, Patrick Malahide, Lisa Jakub, Michael Lerner and Phyllis Newman
Theatrical Release	February 7, 1997
DVD Release	June 24, 2003
Running Time	107 minutes
MPAA Rating	PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
UPC Code	097363340041
Buy this item ...	12 new from $31.89, 16 used from $15.24, 1 collectible from $24.95

About The Beautician and the Beast

Beauty-school teacher Fran Drescher, basically reprising her television role in The Nanny, is whisked out of Queens and deposited in Eastern Europe after she is mistaken for a science teacher. Timothy Dalton is the gruff and stilted president for life she tames with mousse and kindness. Drescher, with that inimitable voice and colorful clothing, is very funny. It is not a far stretch to compare her favorably with Lucille Ball. The script, however, matches her bubbly humor with nothing but clunkiness. A mild diversion, this is one of many Hollywood comedies that works just fine on video. --Rochelle O'Gorman Amazon.com

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Average user review:

(54 reviews)

Beautician and the Beast

This movie is a family favorite. We've watched it so much on VHS that we had to get a DVD. PG rated, it's a comedy about a ruler from a land of tyrants and a hairdresser from Queens, New York. Fran Drescher is hilarious and though Timothy Dalton starts out a little gruff, he ends of becoming sweet and adorable. A wonderful movie that leaves you with that feel good feeling. July 22, 2008

Cheaper elsewhere!

Awesome movie, but you can save $80 or more by doing a quick web search.

March 16, 2008

Sorry Fran

You are wonderful on The Nanny, but this movie just didn't do much for me.. nor my neices. I think we all fell asleep right at the beginning. A for effort. March 2, 2008

A MUST SEE MOVIE

Fran Drescher is a gifted, overlooked actress who shines in this "happily ever after" love story. This movie had my attention from beginning to end, without violence, profanity, or sex scenes! Imagine that! April 19, 2007

Once upon a time.....

..... Timothy Dalton played a little part called "Mr Rochester" in "Jane Eyre".

The day I saw that movie I vowed I would listen to him read the phone book and be happy.....

.... so what could be better than a movie starring our fav 007 and the baddest beautician who ever lived?!?! LOL

This movie is an absolute escape. I enjoy watching it for the comedy, and the incredible Mr. Dalton.

When do I get to be his massage therapist??? March 27, 2007

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