
Beauty and the Beast
dir. Gary Trousdale
87
7 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Enchanting, sweepingly romantic, and featuring plenty of wonderful musical numbers, Beauty and the Beast is one of Disney's most elegant animated offerings.
What resonated with audiences
'Beauty and the Beast' stands as a timeless Disney masterpiece, celebrated for its stunning hand-drawn animation, iconic Oscar-winning musical score, and historic Best Picture nomination that changed animated filmmaking forever. The emotionally resonant romance and memorable characters captivate most viewers across multiple rewatches. However, some find the romantic development thinly drawn and problematic, while a few express indifference to the overall engagement. Despite minor criticisms about character depth, the film's heartfelt emotion and artistic achievement make it essential viewing.

Directed byGary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
StarringPaige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers, Angela Lansbury
Written byLinda Woolverton, Brenda Chapman, Brian Pimental
EditingJohn Carnochan
MusicAlan Menken
Beauty and the Beast
1991 · G · 1h 24m
Romance, Family, Animation
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.
