The Beguiled (movie)

The Beguiled is a 2017 American drama movie. It was written and directed by Sofia Coppola. It was based on the novel The Beguiled, written by Thomas P. Cullinan.

Plot
The movie is about an injured Union soldier, Cpl. John McBurney. He is a deserter during the American Civil War. He goes to an all-female Southern boarding school. The teachers and students are more than willing to help. Sexual tension leads to dangerous rivalries when the women tend to the soldier's wounded leg and offer him comfort and companionship.

Cast
Colin Farrell as John McBurney
Nicole Kidman as Martha Farnsworth
Kirsten Dunst as Edwina Dabney
Elle Fanning as Alicia
Angourie Rice as Jane
Oona Laurence as Amy
Emma Howard as Emily
Addison Riecke as Marie

Release
The Beguiled was first shown on May 24, 2017. It was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Sofia Coppola won the Best Director award. She was the second woman to wint it.

Critical response
Rotten Tomatoes has the movie at 73%, which means good reviews. On Metacritic, the movie has a rating score of 77 out of 100.

Reference

Category:Movies about sexuality
Category:2017 drama movies
Category:2010s feminist movies
Category:American drama movies
Category:Movies based on books
Category:Movies directed by Sofia Coppola