Beauty and the Beast (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1997, Beauty and the Beast is a fantasy, family, animation and music film directed by Diane Eskenazi, running about 48 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Beauty and the Beast stars Michael Gough as Beauty's Father (voice), John Rafter Lee as Beast / Prince (voice), Charles Martinet as Red-Suited Ghost (voice) and Daran Norris as Blue-Suited Ghost (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Beauty and the Beast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beauty and the Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beauty and the Beast tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beauty and the Beast (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beauty and the Beast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?
- Beauty and the Beast holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family, animation and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast stars Michael Gough, John Rafter Lee, Charles Martinet and Daran Norris.
- When was Beauty and the Beast released?
- Beauty and the Beast was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.