Beauty and the Beast
1979, Czech. Directed by Juraj Herz.
Julie, the youngest daughter of a bankrupt merchant, sacrifices her life in order to save her father. She goes to an enchanted castle in the woods and meets Netvor, a bird-like monster. As Netvor begins to fall in love with Julie, he must suppress his beastly urge to kill her.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
- Rated
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Beauty and the Beast is streaming on Eternal Family in India.
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Details
- Released
- 2 March 1979
- Original title
- Panna a netvor
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Ota Hofman, Juraj Herz, František Hrubín
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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 novel by Jeanne Marie Leprince de Beaumont.
Novel · 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 97 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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 Eternal Family in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beauty and the Beast?
If you liked Beauty and the Beast, try Prince Charming, Brigadoon, Something Wicked This Way Comes.
Who directed Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast (1979) was directed by Juraj Herz and stars Zdena Studenková, Vlastimil Harapes, Václav Voska.
What is Beauty and the Beast based on?
Beauty and the Beast is based on La Belle et la Bête, an 1806 novel by Jeanne Marie Leprince de Beaumont.