Beauty and the Beast (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, Beauty and the Beast is a fantasy, family, romance and tv movie film directed by Fielder Cook, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. A beautiful girl agrees to marry a hideous, deformed beast and live in his castle in order to save her father's life.
Who’s in it. Beauty and the Beast stars George C. Scott as The Beast, Trish Van Devere as Belle Beaumont, Virginia McKenna as Lucy and Bernard Lee as Edward Beaumont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 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 (1979)?
- 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast stars George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Virginia McKenna, Bernard Lee and Patricia Quinn.
- When was Beauty and the Beast released?
- Beauty and the Beast was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.