Beauty and the Beast

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Beauty and the Beast

PG-13

2016

1h 52m

Fantasy

Adventure

Romance

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A romance blossoms between the youngest daughter of a merchant who has fallen on hard times and the mysterious beast her father owes a debt to.

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Kate Erbland

IndieWire

Jan 2, 2017

C-

Gans isn't especially concerned with the outcome this coupling, instead reveling in overwrought and often bloated storytelling, lush details and some of the year's most unnerving CGI.

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Leah Pickett

Chicago Reader

Oct 27, 2016

This 2014 adaptation of the French fairy tale looks spectacular, with vibrant landscapes and lavish 18th-century costumes, but... [Léa Seydoux, as the fair maiden, and Vincent Cassell] are stiff and perfunctory.

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Steve Davis

Austin Chronicle

Oct 6, 2016

1.5/5

It's beastly.

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Steven Prokopy

Third Coast Review

Apr 28, 2020

When Gans locks in on his leads, Beauty and the Beast soars like few other live-action fairy tale movies have in recent years.

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

Apr 19, 2020

3/5

... its scenery is stunning, the costumes making it worth a few watches along. It's worth seeing but may cause some issues to those looking for a deeper story ...

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Sarah Musnicky

Legion of Leia at Vital Thrills

Sep 20, 2019

7/10

It's definitely a movie meant to entertain and astound the senses visually.

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Lorna F

@lorna.rose Jun 26, 2026

One of the worst movies I've ever seen. Great landscaping, costumes, and magical touch but they've completely missed the ENTIRE message of Beauty and the Beast. There is no character development for Belle or the Beast, let alone chemistry, one minute they hate each other and the next they're madly in love. Nothing close to the original, don't waste your time.

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Catherine B

@RT35551392 May 18, 2026

My favorite version of the story. Except for the tarot bit, but overall I like this rendition a lot. I like the attention to detail in Belle becoming the rose, in costume and in cinematic detail. It is a very interesting plot and well acted by all.

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sharon T

@Sharon125 Feb 7, 2026

Bro was easier to look at when he was a beast.

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Chena J.

@PandaNar Jan 28, 2026

It was ok. i was most interested in the changes to the tale, the beast having a first love took away some of the importance of the love between belle and the beast.

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Samuel G

@RT40782160 Jan 5, 2026

I only think these versions of Beauty and the Beast based on a Folktale. I would likely see the 2014 version of Beauty and the Beast on Friday after school.

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Orlando E

@Escobedo Dec 24, 2025

A tale as old as time. Christophe Gans’ La Belle et la Bête delivers a visually rich, character-driven retelling of the classic fairy tale, prioritizing emotional depth over spectacle. While it departs from the familiar Disney version, it remains grounded in the growing bond between Belle and the Beast. Léa Seydoux shines as a gentle yet quietly strong Belle, making her empathy-driven choices feel natural and earned. Vincent Cassel brings unexpected vulnerability to the Beast; even beneath heavy CGI, his voice and presence convey loneliness and humanity, lending sincerity to a romance that develops a bit quickly. The screenplay favors patience and emotional growth, allowing the relationship to form through shared moments rather than grand gestures. Though some backstory distracts from the central romance, the writing succeeds in presenting Belle and the Beast as fully realized characters rather than fairy-tale archetypes.

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Synopsis

A romance blossoms between the youngest daughter of a merchant who has fallen on hard times and the mysterious beast her father owes a debt to.

Director: Christophe Gans
Producer: Richard Grandpierre, Christoph Fisser, Romain Le Grand, Henning Molfenter, Charlie Woebcken, Vincent Cassel
Screenwriter: Christophe Gans, Sandra Vo-Anh
Distributor: Shout! Factory
Production Co: Studio Babelsberg, Pathé, TF1 Films Production, 120 Films, Eskwad
Rating: PG-13 (Sensuality|Partial Nudity|Some Fantasy Violence)
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 23, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 21, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.3K
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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