Dangerous Beauty (1998)
Kernel Score: 78% · 291 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1998-02-20
Runtime: 111 minutes
Where to watch Dangerous Beauty
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Plex
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Veronica is brilliant, gifted and beautiful, but the handsome aristocrat she loves, Marco Venier, cannot marry her because she is penniless and of questionable family. So Veronica's mother, Paola, teaches her to become a courtesan, one of the exotic companions favored by the richest and most powerful Venetian men. Veronica courageously uses her charms to change destiny -- and to give herself a chance at true love.
Dangerous Beauty parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Dangerous Beauty is an R-rated historical drama about a woman who becomes a courtesan in 16th-century Venice.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Centers on a woman trained to become a courtesan among wealthy men, an R-rated premise implying significant sexual content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Catherine McCormack as Veronica Franco
- Rufus Sewell as Marco Venier
- Oliver Platt as Maffio Venier
- Fred Ward as Domenico Venier
- Naomi Watts as Giulia De Lezze
- Jacqueline Bisset as Paola Franco
- Moira Kelly as Beatrice Venier
- Jeroen Krabbé as Pietro Venier
- Joanna Cassidy as Laura Venier
- Melina Kanakaredes as Livia
Dangerous Beauty FAQ
Is Dangerous Beauty good?
Dangerous Beauty has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 291 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Dangerous Beauty?
In the US you can stream Dangerous Beauty on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Plex and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Dangerous Beauty OK for kids?
Dangerous Beauty is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Dangerous Beauty is an R-rated historical drama about a woman who becomes a courtesan in 16th-century Venice.
What movies are like Dangerous Beauty?
If you liked Dangerous Beauty, try Gabriel's Inferno: Part II, Your Fault: London, Devdas and Beauty and the Beast.