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Beauty and the Beast
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Bill Condon. With Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans.
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
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7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Beauty and the Beast.
MoviHero lists March 16, 2017 as the release date for Beauty and the Beast. Bill Condon is the listed director. The listed cast includes Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as Beast, Luke Evans as Gaston, Kevin Kline as Maurice. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 16, 2017
GenresFamily · Fantasy · Romance
Runtime2h 9m
DirectorBill Condon
CastEmma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as Beast, Luke Evans as Gaston, Kevin Kline as Maurice
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Beauty and the Beast right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Beauty and the Beast runs 2h 9m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. 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: 7.0/10 from 16,276 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary4/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Only beauty would conquer the beast! This is not the first time screen adaptation, that means every one of us have seen either version of…”
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“Disney's done a great job with Gaston and The Beast, the two aspects that I always thought would be the most important, and the most…”
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“JUST INCREDIBLE I fell in love with that movie!The actors performed fantastically and the effects were so well-maid.It is a classic movie.The best Beauty and…”
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“What a fantastic movie with great graphics. I was amazed at how well the beast was rendered, you never had to think about the fact…”
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“An admirable adaptation of a classic tale. One of the best live-action Disney adaptations, even though that isn’t difficult to achieve, Beauty and The Beast…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Why would I be startled? I'm talking to a candle.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherCogsworthCogsworth appears in Beauty and the Beast (2017).Open character guide otherMauriceMaurice appears in Beauty and the Beast (2017).Open character guide otherBeastBeast appears in Beauty and the Beast (2017).Open character guide otherBelleBelle appears in Beauty and the Beast (2017).Open character guide otherGastonGaston appears in Beauty and the Beast (2017).Open character guide
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