Belle (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.8

Released in 2021, Belle is a drama, family, animation and science fiction film directed by Mamoru Hosoda, running about 122 minutes. “You are no longer alone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.
Who’s in it. Belle stars Kaho Nakamura as Suzu Naito / Belle (voice), Tina Tamashiro as Ruka Watanabe (voice), Shota Sometani as Shinjiro 'Kamishin' Chikami (voice) and Ikura as Hiroka 'Hiro' Betsuyaku (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Belle has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $63.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Belle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Belle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Belle (2021)?
- In US, Belle is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Belle worth watching?
- Belle holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Belle?
- Belle stars Kaho Nakamura, Tina Tamashiro, Shota Sometani, Ikura and Ryo Narita.
- When was Belle released?
- Belle was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.
