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Beauty and the Beast

1997·Movie
49min·G
62
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Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and heartwarming

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Fantasy and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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A kind hearted merchant found shelter from a storm in an enchanted palace. He becomes imprisoned for picking a single flower for his youngest daughter Beauty. When his horse returned home alone, Beauty set out to finer her father, but what awaited her was a heart that matched her own.
Animated MusicalRomantic FantasyBeloved ClassicMagical WorldNostalgicFamily FriendlyStrong Female LeadHopeful and Heartwarming

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Where can I stream Beauty and the Beast legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beauty and the Beast rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Beauty and the Beast?

0 h 49 min

Beauty and the Beast runs 0 h 49 min.

What language is Beauty and the Beast in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Beauty and the Beast?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beauty and the Beast in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Beauty and the Beast use?

Barking BenjaminBeast 2004Blood of BeastsBeauty And The BombBeauty and the Beast (Golden 1992)VeggieTalesThe Cursebreaker SeriesBeauty and the Beast (Golden 1999)The Last WishGrimm's Fairy Tale ClassicsDark ParablesBelle (2021)and 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Beauty and the Beast, including Barking Benjamin, Beast 2004, Blood of Beasts.