Beauty and the Beast (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, Beauty and the Beast is a fantasy, drama, animation and romance film directed by Diane Eskenazi, running about 49 minutes.
What it’s about. A kind hearted merchant found shelter from a storm in an enchanted palace. He becomes imprisoned for picking a single flower for his youngest daughter Beauty. When his horse returned home alone, Beauty set out to finer her father, but what awaited her was a heart that matched her own.
Who’s in it. Beauty and the Beast stars Michael Gough as Beauty's Father (voice), John Rafter Lee as Beast / Prince (voice), Charles Martinet as Red-Suited Ghost (voice) and Daran Norris as Blue-Suited Ghost (voice).
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1997)?
- In US, Beauty and the Beast is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast stars Michael Gough, John Rafter Lee, Charles Martinet and Daran Norris.
- When was Beauty and the Beast released?
- Beauty and the Beast was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 49 minutes.