Beauty and the Beast (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1934, Beauty and the Beast is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Friz Freleng, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. A little girl is eating too many snacks when she doesn't realize that it is her bedtime. Then the Sandman comes out of nowhere and, sure enough, the girl falls asleep in the blink of an eye. Just then, she has a dream that she is in Toyland, where she encounters all kinds of fairy tale characters.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Beauty and the Beast has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beauty and the Beast (1934)?
- 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 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Beauty and the Beast released?
- Beauty and the Beast was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.