Beauty and the Beast (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1987, Beauty and the Beast is a family, romance and music film directed by Eugene Marner, running about 94 minutes. “The monster they feared was the prince she loved.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To save her father, a girl who always puts others before herself promises to live her life in a lavish castle with a strange beast.
Who’s in it. Beauty and the Beast stars John Savage as Beast/Prince, Rebecca De Mornay as Beauty, Yossi Graber as Father and Michael Schneider as Kuppel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Beauty and the Beast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beauty and the Beast (1987)?
- In US, Beauty and the Beast is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast stars John Savage, Rebecca De Mornay, Yossi Graber, Michael Schneider and Carmela Marner.
- When was Beauty and the Beast released?
- Beauty and the Beast was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.