Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Kernel Score: 90% · 10,540 ratings · Rated G

Genres: Romance, Family, Animation, Fantasy

Released: 1991-10-22

Runtime: 84 minutes

Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?

Must-watch. Disney's animated classic about a bookish girl and a cursed prince is beautifully made, with great songs and real emotional weight. It remains charming for adults and kids.

Watch it if you

  • love classic Disney
  • enjoy musicals
  • want a romance for the whole family

Skip it if you

  • dislike singing in films
  • want modern animation

Best for: Family movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Beauty and the Beast

  • Stream: Disney+, Bloodstream
  • Free with ads: Bloodstream
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within.

Beauty and the Beast parents' guide: all ages

Parents need to know that Beauty and the Beast is a G-rated Disney animated classic with a villain and mild peril, centered on inner beauty and true love.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Mild fantasy peril involving a villain, appropriate for the G rating.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Beauty and the Beast

If you liked Beauty and the Beast, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • The Little Mermaid (1989) — 89%: Another classic Disney musical with a strong heroine.
  • Aladdin (1992) — 92%: Another classic with great songs and humour.
  • Tangled (2010) — 87%: Fairy-tale adventure with a lively heroine.
  • Mulan (1998) — 87%: Heroic Disney tale with humour and heart.
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) — 81%: Darker Disney story with big songs.
  • Frozen (2013) — 81%: Musical fairy tale about sisters.

Director

Gary Trousdale

Cast

  • Paige O'Hara as Belle (voice)
  • Robby Benson as Beast (voice)
  • Richard White as Gaston (voice)
  • Jerry Orbach as Lumiere (voice)
  • David Ogden Stiers as Cogsworth (voice)
  • Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Potts (voice)
  • Rex Everhart as Maurice (voice)
  • Jesse Corti as Lefou (voice)
  • Bradley Pierce as Chip (voice)
  • Hal Smith as Philippe (voice)

Beauty and the Beast FAQ

Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?

Must-watch. Disney's animated classic about a bookish girl and a cursed prince is beautifully made, with great songs and real emotional weight. It remains charming for adults and kids.

Where can I watch Beauty and the Beast?

In the US you can stream Beauty and the Beast on Disney+ and Bloodstream, watch it free with ads on Bloodstream and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Beauty and the Beast OK for kids?

Beauty and the Beast is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Beauty and the Beast is a G-rated Disney animated classic with a villain and mild peril, centered on inner beauty and true love.

What movies are like Beauty and the Beast?

If you liked Beauty and the Beast, try The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Tangled and Mulan.