Beauty and the Beast (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1992, Beauty and the Beast is a fantasy, drama, adventure and animation film directed by Masakazu Higuchi, running about 49 minutes. “An animated classic for children of all ages” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young, beautiful girl awaits the day she will be killed after having asked for a most humble gift.
Who’s in it. Beauty and the Beast stars Irene Cara as Beauty (voice), John Rafter Lee as Beast, Daran Norris as Blue ghost and Susan Silo as Alicia / Clara / Evil Fairy (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Beauty and the Beast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. 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 (1992)?
- In US, Beauty and the Beast is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. 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 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast stars Irene Cara, John Rafter Lee, Daran Norris, Susan Silo and Michael Gough.
- When was Beauty and the Beast released?
- Beauty and the Beast was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 49 minutes.