---
title: "Beauty and the Beast"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beauty-and-the-beast-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10020
imdb_id: "tt0101414"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 10757
content_rating: "G"
---

# Beauty and the Beast (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beauty-and-the-beast-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A bright young woman discovers the transformative power of inner beauty within an enchanted castle."

### Why Watch
- engaging character journey
- memorable enchanted supporting cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- features intense sequences involving a beast
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains fantasy elements and moments of tension suitable for family audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: enchanted, romantic, whimsical, musical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
- **Networks / Studios**: Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paige O'Hara** as *Belle (voice)*
- **Robby Benson** as *Beast (voice)*
- **Richard White** as *Gaston (voice)*
- **Jerry Orbach** as *Lumiere (voice)*
- **David Ogden Stiers** as *Cogsworth (voice)*
- **Angela Lansbury** as *Mrs. Potts (voice)*
- **Rex Everhart** as *Maurice (voice)*
- **Jesse Corti** as *Lefou (voice)*
- **Bradley Pierce** as *Chip (voice)*
- **Hal Smith** as *Philippe (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a bright young woman named Belle.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set within the castle of a prince turned into a beast.

### Q: Who helps Belle in the castle?
Belle is assisted by the castle's enchanted staff.

### Q: What is the central theme?
The film explores the lesson that true beauty comes from within.

### Q: What happens to the prince?
The prince has been transformed into a mysterious beast.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Beauty and the Beast — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10020)
- [Beauty and the Beast (1991) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101414/fullcredits/)
- [Beauty and the Beast (1991 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_and_the_Beast_(1991_film))
- [Beauty and the Beast (1991) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10020-beauty-and-the-beast/cast)
- [Beauty and the Beast (1991 movie) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_and_the_Beast_(1991_movie))
- [Beauty and the Beast (1991 Movie) - Behind The Voice Actors](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/movies/Beauty-and-The-Beast/)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*