Beauty and the Beast (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1983, Beauty and the Beast is a drama film directed by Nils Malmros, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. When Mette and her father are left alone over the Christmas holidays, he starts feeling increasingly rejected and jealous, as his adolescent daughter starts looking for real beaus.
Who’s in it. Beauty and the Beast stars Line Arlien-Søborg as Mette, Jesper Klein as Mette's father, Merete Voldstedlund as Mette's mother and Carsten Jørgensen as Jørgen, a.k.a. "Jønne", among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beauty and the Beast (1983)?
- 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 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast stars Line Arlien-Søborg, Jesper Klein, Merete Voldstedlund, Carsten Jørgensen and Eva Gram Schjoldager.
- When was Beauty and the Beast released?
- Beauty and the Beast was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.