Hanson and the Beast (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2017, Hanson and the Beast is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Xiao Yang, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Yuan Shuai, a debt-ridden animal-breeder, tries to get out of his financial predicament by finding a wealthy girlfriend through matchmaking dates. He unexpectedly meets and fall in love with the fox demon, Bai Xianchu, who has arrived to the mortal realm to repay her gratitude. However, the head of the Demon tribe Yun Zhonghe forbids a love relationship between a demon and a human; and takes Bai Xianchu away. To seek his lover, Yuan Shuai bravely crashes the demonic world.
Who’s in it. Hanson and the Beast stars Liu Yifei as Bai Xianchu, William Feng as Yuan Shuai, Li Guangjie as Yun Zhonghe and Guo Jingfei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Hanson and the Beast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hanson and the Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hanson and the Beast tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hanson and the Beast (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hanson and the Beast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hanson and the Beast worth watching?
- Hanson and the Beast holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hanson and the Beast?
- Hanson and the Beast stars Liu Yifei, William Feng, Li Guangjie, Guo Jingfei and Jiao Junyan.
- When was Hanson and the Beast released?
- Hanson and the Beast was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.