Beauty and the Beast (1946): movie guide

What is Beauty and the Beast about?

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.

Cast highlights

Beauty and the Beast features Jean Marais, Josette Day, Marcel André, Mila Parély, Nane Germon, Michel Auclair. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1946-10-29. Runtime: 96 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (698 votes). Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance. Original language: fr. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Beauty and the Beast?

Beauty and the Beast is listed as Drama, Fantasy, Romance on TMDB.

How long is Beauty and the Beast?

Beauty and the Beast runs about 96 minutes.

Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?

Cast highlights include Jean Marais, Josette Day, Marcel André, Mila Parély, Nane Germon, Michel Auclair.

Does Cinema Box stream Beauty and the Beast?

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