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Beauty and the Beast
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise. With Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFollow 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Beauty and the Beast.
MoviHero lists October 22, 1991 as the release date for Beauty and the Beast. Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Paige O'Hara as Belle (voice), Robby Benson as Beast (voice), Richard White as Gaston (voice), Jerry Orbach as Lumiere (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 22, 1991
GenresFamily · Fantasy · Animation · Romance
Runtime1h 24m
DirectorsGary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
CastPaige O'Hara as Belle (voice), Robby Benson as Beast (voice), Richard White as Gaston (voice), Jerry Orbach as Lumiere (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Beauty and the Beast runs 1h 24m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 11,004 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“This is a magical animated interpretation of the Jeanne-Marie de Beaumont fairy tale.”
Viewer reaction
“My child hood all time favorite movie. Now my own family loves this movie too. Of course all the songs too!”
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“He's no monster, Gaston. You are!”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceWardrobeWardrobe runs from Beauty and the Beast to LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem with Jo Anne Worley carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceCogsworthCogsworth appears in Beauty and the Beast (1991).Open character guide voiceMrs. PottsMrs. Potts appears in Beauty and the Beast (1991).Open character guide voiceGastonGaston appears in Beauty and the Beast (1991).Open character guide voiceLumiereLumiere appears in Beauty and the Beast (1991).Open character guide voiceBeastBeast appears in Beauty and the Beast (1991).Open character guide voiceBelleBelle appears in Beauty and the Beast (1991).Open character guide voicePhilippePhilippe appears in Beauty and the Beast (1991).Open character guide voiceLefouLefou appears in Beauty and the Beast (1991).Open character guide
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