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Beauty and the Beast

2005Movie1 h 29 min

47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.1

A romantic, hopeful adventure movie about history and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or big ideas.

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Story

Rule your destiny!

Timeless tale of Beauty and the Beast set in the period of the Vikings. Freya, a warrior and the beautiful daughter of a Viking king, is held prisoner on an island castle by a Beast whom has been cursed by his god Odin.

Feels like

  • Viking Fairy Tale
  • Romantic Fantasy
  • Period Drama
  • Warrior Princess Archetype
  • Mythological Retelling
  • Light Adventure
  • Family Friendly Romance
  • Historical Costume Drama

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
David Lister
Written by
Paul Anthony
Produced by
Mark Chesney, Patricia Chesney

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Facts

October 18, 2005 · 1 h 29 min · Violence

Released
October 18, 2005
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
South Africa, United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Big Bad, The Sociopath, The Dreaded +9

  • Big Bad
  • The Sociopath
  • The Dreaded
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Setting Update
  • The X of Y
  • Adaptational Villainy
  • Chainmail Bikini
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Artistic License – History
  • Curse
  • The Hero Dies

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Beauty and the Beast?"

Questions about Beauty and the Beast

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 4.1).

Is Beauty and the Beast okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Beauty and the Beast?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Beauty and the Beast good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.