Belle
“Based on the inspiring true story”
Synopsis
Dido Elizabeth Bell, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-16
Top Cast
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Dido Elizabeth Belle
Tom Wilkinson
Lord Mansfield
Sam Reid
John Davinier
Sarah Gadon
Lady Elizabeth Murray
Emily Watson
Lady Mansfield
Miranda Richardson
Lady Ashford
Penelope Wilton
Lady Mary Murray
Tom Felton
James Ashford
James Norton
Oliver Ashford
Matthew Goode
Captain Sir John Lindsay
Alex Jennings
Lord Ashford
James Northcote
Mr. Vaughn
Alan McKenna
Harry
Lauren Julien-Box
Young Dido
Cara Jenkins
Young Elizabeth
Andrew Woodall
Lord Mayor
Timothy Walker
Wimbridge
David Gant
Zoffany
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 2, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.51x
+$5.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amma Asante
- Screenplay & Story
- Misan Sagay
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Belle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $10.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.5M
- Production Studios
- Pinewood Studios, DJ Films, Isle of Man Film, BFI, Metrol Technology
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amma Asante
Misan Sagay
Rachel Portman
Ben Smithard
Pia Di Ciaula, Victoria Boydell
Hilary Davis, Steve Christian, Damian Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Amma Asante
Director
Misan Sagay
Screenplay
Damian Jones
Producer
Pia Di Ciaula
Editor
Simon Bowles
Production Design
Victoria Boydell
Editor
Angela Barson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Anushia Nieradzik
Costume Design
Ben Smithard
Director of Photography
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Henry Badgett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Belle.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Belle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Belle about?
Dido Elizabeth Bell, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England.
Who directed Belle?
Belle was directed by Amma Asante.
Who stars in Belle?
The principal cast of Belle includes Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Sam Reid, Sarah Gadon, Emily Watson.
When was Belle released and how long is it?
Belle was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Belle?
Belle had a reported production budget of $10.9M and grossed $16.5M at the worldwide box office (1.51 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Belle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Belle was composed by Rachel Portman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Belle?
Belle holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).