Rare Beasts release date: Everything you need to know about Billie Piper's directorial debut
Billie Piper directs and stars alongside Lily James – here's everything you need to know.
Whether you're a fan dating back to her Doctor Who days, or were particularly impressed by her recent lead role in Sky One series I Hate Suzie, there's no doubting Billie Piper's acting talents.
And in her latest film, Rare Beasts, Piper is out to prove that she is equally adept behind the camera, serving as writer and director, as well as taking on the main role.
Alongside Piper, the cast includes some titans of British film and TV, including Lily James and David Thewlis. Read on for everything you need to know.
Rare Beasts release date
The film originally debuted at the London Film Festival all the way back in October 2019, opening to mixed reviews at the time.
A year and a half later, it finally gets a cinema release, opening at a limited number of big screens from Friday 21st May 2021.
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Is Rare Beasts on Netflix?
No, unfortunately, the film will not be available on Netflix or any other streaming platforms, at least not in the immediate future.
Rare Beasts plot
The film is a romantic drama that tells the story of Mandy, a career-driven single mother who finds herself in a crisis until she falls in love with a charming, but rather odd man named Pete.
Rare Beasts cast
Piper stars in the lead role as Mandy, while her love interest Pete is played by The Fall and Taboo star Leo Bill.
The supporting cast includes some big names like David Thewlis and Lily James. There are also roles for Kerry Fox, Toby Woolf, Jonjo O'Neill, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Montserrat Lombard, Mariah Gale and Michael Elwyn.
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Rare Beasts trailer
You can catch a glimpse of the action by watching the trailer below, which hints at a rather unconventional love affair.
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Authors
Patrick Cremona is the Senior Film Writer at Radio Times, and looks after all the latest film releases both in cinemas and on streaming. He has been with the website since October 2019, and in that time has interviewed a host of big name stars and reviewed a diverse range of movies.
