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Beauty and the Beast

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2014 | 112 min | Fantasy, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and fantasy fans. If you loved Beauty and the Beast, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Forced to face the cruel side of life, a devastated, bankrupt merchant chances upon the enchanted castle of a hideous creature, the mere sight of it chills the bone to the marrow. There, a fate worse than death awaits the poor father-of-six, who, after plucking a sweet-scented rose from the repulsive master's verdant garden, must do the impossible: permit his compassionate daughter, Belle, to take his place and pay for the sins of her parent. Now, an impenetrable mystery shrouds the haunted mansion, and, as repugnance gradually turns into affection, only true love could break the spell.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $49 million worldwide on a $33 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 124K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Christophe Gans

  • Vincent CasselThe Beast
  • Léa SeydouxBelle
  • André DussollierBelle's Father
  • Eduardo NoriegaPerducas
  • Myriam CharleinsAstrid
  • Audrey LamyAnne
  • Sara GiraudeauClotilde
  • Jonathan DemurgerJean-Baptiste
  • Nicolas GobMaxime
  • Louka MeliavaTristan