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Beautiful Disaster

Movie R 2023 1h 36m 6.6 /10
Directed by Roger Kumble

Abby Abernathy arrives on campus with a cautious plan to leave behind a troubled past and start fresh. She keeps others at arm's length, focusing on her studies and her own independence. The spark with Travis Maddox, a reckless risk-taker with a magnetic grin, complicates that plan. Travis is the... Read more

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About Beautiful Disaster

Abby Abernathy arrives on campus with a cautious plan to leave behind a troubled past and start fresh. She keeps others at arm's length, focusing on her studies and her own independence. The spark with Travis Maddox, a reckless risk-taker with a magnetic grin, complicates that plan. Travis is the kind of guy who draws attention, rules the dorm with a flash of bravado, and hides a sensitive side behind tough talk. The pair collide in late-night conversations, impulsive bets, and charged chemistry, forcing Abby to decide how far she’ll bend her rules for desire, and how much she’ll sacrifice to stay true to herself.

Produced and directed by Roger Kumble, Beautiful Disaster adapts Jamie McGuire's popular novel for the big screen. The film spotlights Dylan Sprouse and Virginia Gardner in the central romance, with a contemporary college setting and a brisk, YA-friendly tone nicely.

The worldwide gross clocks in at roughly 6.85 million dollars, a modest payoff against a 25 million budget. That result marks Beautiful Disaster as a niche romance that found some fans while remaining outside the blockbuster arena for many viewers today.

Critics tended to split on the blend of romance, comedy and drama, noting the performances and chemistry as the film’s core strength while cautioning that the story treads familiar ground. The themes orbit around attraction, personal boundaries, and the pull of risky choices. The ending stays faithful to romance norms.

Details

Release Date
April 04, 2023
Runtime
1h 36m
Rating
R
User Ratings
882 votes
Type
Movie
Genres
Romance, Drama, Comedy
Country
United States
Collection
Beautiful Disaster Collection
Studio
Voltage Pictures
Budget
$25,000,000
Box Office
$6,850,036
External Links
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Cast

Dylan Sprouse

Dylan Sprouse

Travis Maddox

Virginia Gardner

Virginia Gardner

Abby Abernathy

Austin North

Austin North

Shepley Maddox

Libe Barer

Libe Barer

America Mason

Rob Estes

Rob Estes

Benny

Brian Austin Green

Brian Austin Green

Mick Abernathy

Autumn Reeser

Autumn Reeser

Professor Felder

Samuel Larsen

Samuel Larsen

Jesse Viveros

Manal El-Feitury

Manal El-Feitury

Bursa

Jack Hesketh

Jack Hesketh

Trenton Maddox

Director: Roger Kumble

Written by: Jamie McGuire

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Beautiful Disaster is not currently available on streaming subscription services, but you can rent or buy it on Apple iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and Amazon Video.

With a rating of 6.6/10 from 882 viewers, Beautiful Disaster is considered solid entertainment worth checking out. It's a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama, and comedy stories.

Abby Abernathy arrives on campus with a cautious plan to leave behind a troubled past and start fresh. She keeps others at arm's length, focusing on her studies and her own independence. The spark with Travis Maddox, a reckless risk-taker with a magnetic grin, complicates that plan. Travis is the...

Yes. Beautiful Disaster is based on Jamie McGuire's novel of the same name, with Dylan Sprouse as Travis Maddox and Virginia Gardner as Abby Abernathy.

Dylan Sprouse plays Travis Maddox and Virginia Gardner plays Abby Abernathy. Austin North plays Shepley Maddox, Libe Barer plays America Mason, and Rob Estes plays Benny.