Beauty and the Beast
“Be our guest.”
Synopsis
A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
DVD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-03
Top Cast
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Emma Watson
Belle
Dan Stevens
Beast
Luke Evans
Gaston
Josh Gad
LeFou
Kevin Kline
Maurice
Hattie Morahan
Agathe / Enchantress
Haydn Gwynne
Clothilde
Gerard Horan
Jean the Potter
Ray Fearon
Père Robert
Ewan McGregor
Lumière
Ian McKellen
Cogsworth
Emma Thompson
Mrs. Potts
Nathan Mack
Chip
Audra McDonald
Madame Garderobe
Stanley Tucci
Maestro Cadenza
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Plumette
Clive Rowe
Cuisinier
Thomas Padden
Chapeau
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 81 DaysLondon
Festival / Special Debut
March 17, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 6, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 6, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$160M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.27B
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.91x
+$1.11B net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Condon
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Chbosky, Evan Spiliotopoulos
- Original Score
- Alan Menken
- Original Title
- Beauty and the Beast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $160M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.27B
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Mandeville Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Condon
Stephen Chbosky, Evan Spiliotopoulos, Linda Woolverton, Tim Rice, Howard Ashman, Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont
Alan Menken
Tobias A. Schliessler, Dino Parks, Hannah Godwin
Virginia Katz
Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman, Don Hahn, Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher
Department Leadership Roster
Virginia Katz
Editor
Sarah Greenwood
Production Design
Stephen Chbosky
Screenplay
Bill Condon
Director
Tobias A. Schliessler
Director of Photography
Todd Lieberman
Producer
Jacqueline Durran
Costume Design
Glen Pratt
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Hoberman
Producer
Kyle McCulloch
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kelly Port
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Piombino
Visual Effects Supervisor
Evan Spiliotopoulos
Screenplay
Alan Menken
Original Music Composer
Adam Kirley
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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 live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
Who directed Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast was directed by Bill Condon.
Who stars in Beauty and the Beast?
The principal cast of Beauty and the Beast includes Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Kevin Kline.
When was Beauty and the Beast released and how long is it?
Beauty and the Beast was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast had a reported production budget of $160M and grossed $1.27B at the worldwide box office (7.91 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Beauty and the Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beauty and the Beast was composed by Alan Menken.
Is Beauty and the Beast based on a book or true story?
Beauty and the Beast is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).