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Beauty and the Beast

1946·Movie
1h 36min
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A , fantasy movie: , .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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The story of a gentle-hearted beast in love with a simple and beautiful girl. She is drawn to the repellent but strangely fascinating Beast, who tests her fidelity by giving her a key, telling her that if she doesn't return it to him by a specific time, he will die of grief. She is unable to return the key on time, but it is revealed that the Beast is the genuinely handsome one. A simple tale of tragic love that turns into a surreal vision of death, desire, and beauty.
Classic French CinemaRomantic FantasyMagical RealismTimeless TaleVisually StunningEthereal AtmosphereSymbolic StorytellingHaunting BeautyElegant Production

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Where can I stream Beauty and the Beast?

In the United States, Beauty and the Beast streams on HBO Max, Kanopy, and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 92). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is Beauty and the Beast okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Beauty and the Beast good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Beauty and the Beast in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Beauty and the Beast use?

Once Upon A ConCruel BeautyBeauty and the Beast (Golden 1999)Bryony and RosesBeauty and the Beast (Golden 1992)Panna a netvorDark RomanceRose DaughterBeauty And The BombBronzeRigolettoBlood of Beastsand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 tropes for it, including Once Upon A Con, Cruel Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast (Golden 1999).