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Beauty and the Beast

1979Movie1 h 31 min

Romance
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A deeply romantic, deeply moving fantasy movie about fantasy and the mind, with standout visual style and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Julie, the youngest daughter of a bankrupt merchant, sacrifices her life in order to save her father. She goes to an enchanted castle in the woods and meets Netvor, a bird-like monster. As Netvor begins to fall in love with Julie, he must suppress his beastly urge to kill her.

Feels like

  • Dark Fairy Tale
  • Tragic Romance
  • Gothic Fantasy
  • Visually Poetic
  • Psychological Drama
  • Atmospheric & Eerie
  • Beauty and the Beast Adaptation
  • Eastern European Cinema
  • Sacrifice & Love

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Juraj Herz
Written by
Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, Ota Hofman, Juraj Herz
Produced by
Karel Kochman, Věra Lukášová, Petr Prejda
Music by
Petr Hapka

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Facts

March 2, 1979 · 1 h 31 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 2, 1979
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Romance, Horror
Original language
Czech
Made in
XC
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Belle (2021), Mystery Legends, Pulchritude +9

  • Belle (2021)
  • Mystery Legends
  • Pulchritude
  • European Folk and Fairy Tales
  • VeggieTales
  • Beauty and the Beast (Golden 1992)
  • Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost
  • Beauty and the Beast (Golden 1999)
  • The Scarlet Flower
  • The Scarlet Flower
  • The Scarlet Flower
  • Faerie Tale Theatre

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Beauty and the Beast

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beauty and the Beast?

Eternal Family

In the United States, Beauty and the Beast streams on Eternal Family. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Beauty and the Beast good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Beauty and the Beast scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 4 of 10 and tension 7.

Is Beauty and the Beast in English?

Czech

No, it was made in Czech.

What tropes does Beauty and the Beast use?

Belle (2021)Mystery LegendsPulchritudeEuropean Folk and Fairy TalesVeggieTalesBeauty and the Beast (Golden 1992)Beauty and the Beast of Paradise LostBeauty and the Beast (Golden 1999)The Scarlet FlowerThe Scarlet FlowerThe Scarlet FlowerFaerie Tale Theatreand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Belle (2021), Mystery Legends, and Pulchritude.