Beauty and the Beast
"The most beautiful love story ever told."
Originally released in 1991. Beauty and the Beast is a romance/family film. directed by Gary Trousdale. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, and Richard White
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (10,477 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$425M
17.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $424,967,620
Production Companies
- Silver Screen Partners IV
- Walt Disney Feature Animation
- Walt Disney Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beauty and the Beast 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...
Who directed Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast was directed by Gary Trousdale.
How long is Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Beauty and the Beast released?
Beauty and the Beast was released on October 22, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beauty and the Beast?
The main cast of Beauty and the Beast includes Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers.
Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?
Beauty and the Beast has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 10,477 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.