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Belle and Sebastian

2013, French. Directed by Nicolas Vanier.

Two great friends. One grand adventure.

Belle and Sebastian is set high in the snowy Alps during the Second World War. The resourceful Sebastian is a lonely boy who tames and befriends a giant, wild mountain dog, Belle – even though the villagers believe her to be ‘the beast’ that has been killing their sheep.

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Runtime
1h 44m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
French
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.9/10 from 695 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
18 December 2013
Original title
Belle et Sébastien
Country
France
Written by
Nicolas Vanier, Fabien Suarez, Juliette Sales
Budget
$11M
Box office
$36M
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What Belle and Sebastian is based on

Belle and Sebastian is based on Belle et Sébastien, a 1965 children's book by Cécile Aubry, published by Hachette.

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What comes after Belle and Sebastian?

Next in the series: Belle and Sebastian: The Adventure Continues (2015), Belle and Sebastian 3: The Last Chapter (2018), and Belle and Sebastian: Next Generation (2022).

Is Belle and Sebastian worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 695 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Belle and Sebastian?

Belle and Sebastian runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).

Does Belle and Sebastian have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Belle and Sebastian. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Belle and Sebastian parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for Belle and Sebastian yet.

Which OTT platform is Belle and Sebastian on?

Belle and Sebastian is streaming on JustWatch TV Plus and Cineverse in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Belle and Sebastian?

If you liked Belle and Sebastian, try Belle and Sebastian: The Adventure Continues, Belle and Sebastian 3: The Last Chapter, Belle and Sebastian: Next Generation.

Who directed Belle and Sebastian?

Belle and Sebastian (2013) was directed by Nicolas Vanier and stars Félix Bossuet, Tchéky Karyo, Dimitri Storoge.

What is Belle and Sebastian based on?

Belle and Sebastian is based on Belle et Sébastien, a 1965 children's book by Cécile Aubry, published by Hachette.

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