Beauty and the Beast (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1991, Beauty and the Beast is a fantasy, family, animation and romance film directed by Gary Trousdale, running about 84 minutes. “The most beautiful love story ever told.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within.
Who’s in it. Beauty and the Beast stars Paige O'Hara as Belle (voice), Robby Benson as Beast (voice), Richard White as Gaston (voice) and Jerry Orbach as Lumiere (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Beauty and the Beast has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $425M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (1991)?
- In US, Beauty and the Beast is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family, animation and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
- Beauty and the Beast stars Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White, Jerry Orbach and David Ogden Stiers.
- When was Beauty and the Beast released?
- Beauty and the Beast was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.