Beauty and the Beast

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Beauty and the Beast

PG

2017

2h 9m

Kids & Family

Musical

Fantasy

Romance

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Belle (Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in its castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast's hideous exterior, allowing her to recognize the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides on the inside.

Critics Consensus

With an enchanting cast, beautifully crafted songs, and a painterly eye for detail, Beauty and the Beast offers a faithful yet fresh retelling that honors its beloved source material.

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Karen Han

Slashfilm

12/08/2017

4/10

Unfortunately, the more "real" the movie tries to make everything appear, the harder it becomes to ignore that the necessity to their falling in love isn't particularly romantic

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Kristen Lopez

Culturess

11/20/2017

Its misguided attempts to secure Best Original Song nominations bloat like a puffer fish, turning a swift 90-minute movie into a cumbersome two-hour snoozefest.

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K. Austin Collins

The Ringer

08/10/2017

The live-action remake of the 1991 Disney classic hits all the right nostalgic notes - if only it dared to take a few more risks.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

02/16/2024

4/5

Imitation, emulation, and homage are all part of that process, but so is reappraisal and reinterpretation. Those later two actions are what drive this new fantasy film to soaring and successful heights.

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Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

12/21/2022

Thoroughly enchanting and the story is queerer than ever...

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

04/04/2022

1.5/4

Rather than going back to the original fairy tale by Mme. Leprince de Beaumont and reenvisioning it, the film reformats the studios cherished animated original with actors and computer-animated special FX. It's less a remake than a replication.

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Kayla M

05/10/2025

like it but not big on the signing

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Iceberg

12/26/2024

Ruined by dreadful autotune and cringey subplots

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Luke

06/03/2023

Storyline fantastic. Got the emotions going.

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Fernando

01/01/2022

It was horrible!!!! Nothing compared to the cartoon Disney version!

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Bryan A.

@Timmaryturner 1d

Belle's Magical World (1998) is a direct-to-video animated film from Disney, set within the timeline of the original Beauty and the Beast, featuring three interconnected stories about the castle's inhabitants trying to get along, with a fourth segment added in a later special edition. It stars the original voice cast, including Paige O'Hara as Belle and Robby Benson as the Beast, and was created from episodes of a failed TV series. The film is known for its lower production quality compared to theatrical releases but is considered a worthy, if flawed, addition to the franchise by some fans. Key details Release: February 17, 1998. Format: Direct-to-video, composed of three short films: "The Perfect Word," "Fifi's Folly," and "The Broken Wing". Special Edition: A 2003 re-release added a fourth segment, "Mrs. Potts' Party," and was retitled Beauty and the Beast: Belle's Magical World. Plot: Set during the song "Something There" from the original film, the stories focus on the daily li

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom May 30

Beauty and the Beast is a solid live-action adaptation that brings a familiar story back with impressive visuals and a strong sense of nostalgia. It largely succeeds in recreating the magic of the animated classic in a new format. The production design is easily one of its biggest strengths. The castle, costumes, and overall CGI-enhanced world are richly detailed and give the film a polished, storybook feel that fits the tone perfectly. The musical numbers are still enjoyable and familiar, with a few updated touches that help them feel fresh without losing the original charm. The performances also do a good job of keeping the emotional core intact. Overall, it’s a very good remake that doesn’t reinvent the wheel but delivers a heartfelt and visually appealing experience. I’d rate it a 7/10 for its style, music, and faithful approach.

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Synopsis

Belle (Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in its castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast's hideous exterior, allowing her to recognize the kind heart and soul of the true prince that hides on the inside.

Director: Bill Condon
Producer: David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman
Screenwriter: Stephen Chbosky, Evan Spiliotopoulos
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Mandeville Films, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG (Peril|Frightening Images|Some Action Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Fantasy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 17, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 6, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $504.0M
Runtime: 2h 9m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)