Beauty and the Beast
1946, French. Directed by Jean Cocteau.
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The story of a gentle-hearted beast in love with a simple and beautiful girl. She is drawn to the repellent but strangely fascinating Beast, who tests her fidelity by giving her a key, telling her that if she doesn't return it to him by a specific time, he will die of grief. She is unable to return the key on time, but it is revealed that the Beast is the genuinely handsome one. A simple tale of tragic love that turns into a surreal vision of death, desire, and beauty.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Where to watch Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast is streaming on HBO Max and Kanopy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jean CocteauDirector
- Jean MaraisLa Bête / Le Prince / Avenant
- Josette DayBelle
- Marcel AndréBelle's Father
- Mila ParélyFélicie
- Nane GermonAdélaïde
- Michel AuclairLudovic
- Raoul MarcoThe Insurer
- Jean CocteauThe Voice of Magic (uncredited)
- Noël BlinFootman (uncredited)
- Christian MarquandFootman (uncredited)
- Gilles WatteauxFootman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 29 October 1946
- Original title
- La Belle et la Bête
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean Cocteau
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What Beauty and the Beast is based on
Beauty and the Beast is based on La Belle et la Bête, an 1806 derivative work by Jeanne Marie Leprince de Beaumont.
Derivative work · 1806
La Belle et la Bête
By Jeanne Marie Leprince de Beaumont
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Beauty and the Beast: quick answers
Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 698 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Beauty and the Beast have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Beauty and the Beast. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Beauty and the Beast parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Beauty and the Beast yet.
Which OTT platform is Beauty and the Beast on?
Beauty and the Beast is streaming on HBO Max and Kanopy in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beauty and the Beast?
If you liked Beauty and the Beast, try Children of Paradise, Orpheus, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Who directed Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast (1946) was directed by Jean Cocteau and stars Jean Marais, Josette Day, Marcel André.
What is Beauty and the Beast based on?
Beauty and the Beast is based on La Belle et la Bête, an 1806 derivative work by Jeanne Marie Leprince de Beaumont.