Belle (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2013, Belle is a drama film directed by Amma Asante, running about 105 minutes. “Based on the inspiring true story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. BELLE is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield and his wife, Belle's lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar's son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield's role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.
Who’s in it. Belle stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Dido Elizabeth Belle, Tom Wilkinson as Lord Mansfield, Sam Reid as John Davinier and Emily Watson as Lady Mansfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Belle has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $16.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 (2013)?
- In US, Belle is available to 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 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Belle?
- Belle stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Sam Reid, Emily Watson and Sarah Gadon.
- When was Belle released?
- Belle was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.