Beauty and the Beast 1991
“The most beautiful love story ever told.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 84 minutes
- Director
- Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
- Networks
- Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Disney Plus
What is Beauty and the Beast?
The film "Beauty and the Beast" is a 1991 American animated musical romantic fantasy film. It is directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, and written by Linda Woolverton, based on the French fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast".
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 84 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 22, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Pictures
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $424,967,620
- Genres
- Romance, Family, Animation, Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 10,757 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~84 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Pictures
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Overview
The film "Beauty and the Beast" is a 1991 American animated musical romantic fantasy film. It is directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, and written by Linda Woolverton, based on the French fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast". The story follows the adventures of a bright young woman, Belle, who finds herself in a castle with the help of the castle's enchanted staff. The film is produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is part of the Disney Renaissance period and the 30th movie in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. The film teaches an important lesson that true beauty comes from within.
Should you watch it?
“A bright young woman discovers the transformative power of inner beauty within an enchanted castle.”
- engaging character journey
- memorable enchanted supporting cast
- features intense sequences involving a beast
Watch it if you enjoy classic animated tales about finding beauty in unexpected places.
The film contains fantasy elements and moments of tension suitable for family audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a bright young woman named Belle.
Where does the story take place?
The story is set within the castle of a prince turned into a beast.
Who helps Belle in the castle?
Belle is assisted by the castle's enchanted staff.
What is the central theme?
The film explores the lesson that true beauty comes from within.
What happens to the prince?
The prince has been transformed into a mysterious beast.
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