Beauty and the Beast
The most beautiful love story ever told.
1991 • 84 min • Romance · Family · Animation · Fantasy
Synopsis
Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within.
Our family guide
Best from age 5- 100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
- 77 Audience · 10794 · 49%
A bright young woman, Belle, discovers the true meaning of beauty when she's held captive in a magical castle with a cursed prince. Surrounded by enchanted objects, she learns that inner kindness and love can transform outward appearances. This animated musical tells a classic fairy tale of acceptance.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- The Beast's initial appearance can be frightening
- Gaston's aggressive pursuit of Belle and mob mentality
- Scenes of characters being held captive
- Some peril and suspense, especially in the finale
What it models well
- Inner beauty triumphs over outward appearance
- Compassion and understanding change hearts
- Importance of reading and learning
- Sacrifice for loved ones
Talk about it after
- Judging others based on appearance
- The meaning of true love and friendship
- What makes someone a "beast" or "beautiful"
- Bravery in standing up for what is right
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Top billed cast
Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise • Crew: Linda Woolverton, Brenda Chapman, Brian Pimental, Joe Ranft, Chris Sanders, Kevin Harkey, Bruce Woodside, Tom Ellery, Robert Lence, Burny Mattinson, Kelly Asbury, Roger Allers
Trailers & clips
A tale as old as time, now with timestamps.
Can You Eat “The Grey Stuff”? Beauty and the Beast | Dish Up Disney
The Beast Learns How to be a Romantic - Official Clip
Belle, The Beast, & Chip From 'Beauty and the Beast' Present Best Animated Short At The 64th Oscars
The Beast's Magical Transformation
Belle Meets The Beast
Beauty and the Beast - 1991 Original Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)
Beauty and the Beast - 2002 IMAX Trailer
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersMy child hood all time favorite movie. Now my own family loves this movie too. Of course all the songs too!
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersThis is a magical animated interpretation of the Jeanne-Marie de Beaumont fairy tale. A handsome, but vain and selfish, Prince finds himself on the wrong end of a curse - and is condemned to live a life of solitude, hideously disfigured - until someone falls in love with him and breaks the spell. Meantime, "Belle" is living in the village trying to avoid the endless amorous attentions of local beefcake "Gaston". H...
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.7/10 (10,794)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Box office
- $424,967,620
- Franchise
- Beauty and the Beast Collection
- IMDb
- tt0101414
- Official site
- disney.go.com
