

The Beautician and the Beast
A New York City beautician is mistakenly hired as the school teacher for the children of the president of a small Eastern European country.
Critics Sentiment
Joy encourages Boris to change his image by shaving
Joy reveals her identity and quits after arguing with Boris
The film reaches its emotional peak when Joy transforms Boris by having him shave his mustache, but then drops significantly when she quits and returns to New York.
Audiences found this a charming if predictable romantic comedy that works better in its middle sections than its beginning or end. While critics praised the unexpected chemistry between Drescher and Dalton and enjoyed the fish-out-of-water comedy, many noted the film loses momentum in its final act and runs too long. The consensus was that it's an inoffensive, lighthearted entertainment that succeeds as a vehicle for Drescher's comedic talents.
Full cast

Fran Drescher
Joy Miller

Timothy Dalton
Boris Pochenko

Michael Lerner
Jerry Miller

Ian McNeice
Ira Grushinsky

Patrick Malahide
Leonid Kleist

Lisa Jakub
Katrina Pochenko

Tamara Mello
Consuela

Phyllis Newman
Judy Miller

Heather DeLoach
Masha Pochenko

Adam LaVorgna
Karl Pochenko

Vincent Schiavelli
Jailer

Marianne Muellerleile
Chef

Timothy Dowling
Alek
Michael Immel
Stage Manager
Celeste Russi
Lupe

Michael Horton
Fairytale Prince (voice)
Crew
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