Collateral Beauty (2016)

Synopsis

Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Howdy Amazon Channel

Rent

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• YouTube
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Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• YouTube
• Fandango At Home

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Cast

• Will Smith as Howard Inlet
• Edward Norton as Whit Yardsham
• Kate Winslet as Claire Wilson
• Michael Peña as Simon Scott
• Helen Mirren as Brigitte
• Jacob Latimore as Raffi
• Keira Knightley as Amy Moore
• Naomie Harris as Madeleine
• Ann Dowd as Sally Price
• Kylie Rogers as Allison Yardsham

If you liked Collateral Beauty, try

• Me Before You
• The Magnificent Seven
• Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
• Manchester by the Sea
• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• The Talented Mr. Ripley
• Rocky IV
• Rocky III

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a thoughtful drama that gently explores grief and healing, Collateral Beauty might be just the film to watch. Will Smith leads a strong cast including Edward Norton and Kate Winslet in a story about a man who, after a personal tragedy, starts writing letters to abstract concepts like Love, Time, and Death. What makes this film feel special is how it shows the unexpected ways loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty, making it a quiet, emotional journey rather than a heavy one. At just over an hour and a half, it’s a manageable watch that invites you to reflect on life’s deeper connections without feeling overwhelming. It’s a good pick if you appreciate dramas that mix romance and philosophy in a way that feels sincere and hopeful.