Beauty and the Beast (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1978, Beauty and the Beast is a fantasy, drama, horror and romance film directed by Juraj Herz, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Beauty and the Beast stars Zdena Studenková as Julie, Vlastimil Harapes as Netvor, Václav Voska as Father and Jana Brejchová as Gábinka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Beauty and the Beast has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. 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 (1978)?
- In US, Beauty and the Beast is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?
- Beauty and the Beast holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast stars Zdena Studenková, Vlastimil Harapes, Václav Voska, Jana Brejchová and Zuzana Kocúriková.
- When was Beauty and the Beast released?
- Beauty and the Beast was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.