Beauty and the Beast
“An animated classic for children of all ages”
Synopsis
A young, beautiful girl awaits the day she will be killed after having asked for a most humble gift.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chinami Namba, Masakazu Higuchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Olesker
- Original Title
- Beauty and the Beast
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- American Film Investment Corporation, Golden Films, Jetlag Productions, GoodTimes Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chinami Namba, Masakazu Higuchi
Jack Olesker
Ron Layton
Department Leadership Roster
Chinami Namba
Director
Jack Olesker
Screenplay
Masakazu Higuchi
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beauty and the Beast.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beauty and the Beast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beauty and the Beast about?
A young, beautiful girl awaits the day she will be killed after having asked for a most humble gift.
Who directed Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast was directed by Chinami Namba, Masakazu Higuchi.
Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
The principal cast of Beauty and the Beast includes Edie Mirman, Barry Gordon, Susan Silo.
When was Beauty and the Beast released and how long is it?
Beauty and the Beast was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).