Beauty and the Beast (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1984, Beauty and the Beast is a fantasy, romance and tv movie film directed by Roger Vadim, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. The beautiful daughter of a merchant sacrifices her freedom to save her father from the punishment of a cursed beast.
Who’s in it. Beauty and the Beast stars Susan Sarandon as Beauty, Klaus Kinski as Beast, Stephen Elliott as Father and Anjelica Huston as Marguerite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, 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 (1984)?
- 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 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, 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 Susan Sarandon, Klaus Kinski, Stephen Elliott, Anjelica Huston and Nancy Lenehan.
- When was Beauty and the Beast released?
- Beauty and the Beast was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.