Beauty and the Beast (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2017, Beauty and the Beast is a fantasy, family and romance film directed by Bill Condon, running about 129 minutes. “Be our guest.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
Who’s in it. Beauty and the Beast stars Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as Beast, Luke Evans as Gaston and Josh Gad as LeFou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Beauty and the Beast has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.3B at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and fuboTV 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 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 (2017)?
- In US, Beauty and the Beast is available to stream on Disney Plus and fuboTV, 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 Beauty and the Beast worth watching?
- Beauty and the Beast holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast stars Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad and Kevin Kline.
- When was Beauty and the Beast released?
- Beauty and the Beast was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.