Beloved 1998
“The past has a life of its own.”
What is Beloved?
Beloved is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Drama, Horror, Thriller, Mystery.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 172 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 16, 1998
- Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Harpo Films, Clinica Estetico
- Genres
- Drama, Horror, Thriller, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~172 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Touchstone Pictures, Harpo Films, Clinica Estetico
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Overview
Beloved is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Drama, Horror, Thriller, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Touchstone Pictures, Harpo Films, Clinica Estetico. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A former slave's past returns as a mysterious child, haunting her present.”
- Powerful performances by Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover
- Thought‑provoking adaptation of Toni Morrison's novel
- Atmospheric direction by Jonathan Demme
- The film's dense narrative may require attentive viewing
Watch it if you appreciate literary adaptations that explore trauma and memory.
The film deals with slavery, trauma, and supernatural elements, making it intense and unsuitable for young audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the 1998 film Beloved?
Jonathan Demme directed the 1998 adaptation of Beloved.
Which novel is the film based on?
It is based on Toni Morrison's Pulitzer‑Prize‑winning novel Beloved.
Who are the lead actors in the film?
The film stars Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover, Yada Beener, and Emil Pinnock.
When was Beloved released?
Beloved was released in 1998.
What is the basic premise of the film?
Former slave Sethe, living in Ohio with Paul D., takes in a mysterious girl named Beloved, leading to strange events.
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