Beauty and the Beast

Name: Beauty and the Beast
Released: 1946-10-29
Rating: 7.499

7.5/10 (688)

·1946· 96 min

Director: Jean Cocteau

"Once upon a time…"

The story of a gentle-hearted beast in love with a simple and beautiful girl. She is drawn to the repellent but strangely fascinating Beast, who tests her fidelity by giving her a key, telling her that if she doesn't return it to him by a specific time, he will die of grief. She is unable to return the key on time, but it is revealed that the Beast is the genuinely handsome one. A simple tale of tragic love that turns into a surreal vision of death, desire, and beauty.

Where to Watch

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Kanopy

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HBO Max

Trailer

Cast

Jean Marais

La Bête / Le Prince / Avenant

Josette Day

Belle

Marcel André

Belle's Father

Mila Parély

Félicie

Nane Germon

Adélaïde

Michel Auclair

Ludovic

Raoul Marco

The Insurer

Jean Cocteau

The Voice of Magic (uncredited)

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Noël Blin

Footman (uncredited)

Christian Marquand

Footman (uncredited)

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Gilles Watteaux

Footman (uncredited)

In brief

Beauty and the Beast (1946) is a drama, fantasy, romance film. With an average rating of 7.5/10 from 688 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 36min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beauty and the Beast online?

Beauty and the Beast is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Beauty and the Beast?

Beauty and the Beast runs 96 minutes (1h 36min).

What rating does Beauty and the Beast have?

Beauty and the Beast has an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 688 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Beauty and the Beast from?

Beauty and the Beast was released in 1946.