Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Kernel Score: 78% · 15,928 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Fantasy, Romance
Released: 2017-03-16
Runtime: 129 minutes
Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A faithful live-action remake that looks lavish and keeps the music, but mostly retraces the animated film's steps. It's pleasant, and works best for families who won't compare it to the 1991 version.
Watch it if you
- love the original songs
- want a glossy fairy-tale for the whole family
- like big costume and set design
Skip it if you
- want something fresh instead of a remake
- expect the magic of the 1991 film
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+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
Beauty and the Beast parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Beauty and the Beast is a PG live-action fairy tale musical involving a curse, a beastly transformation, and mild fantasy peril.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes fantasy battle scenes, a wolf attack, and a beast transformation that may frighten younger children.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG 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.
- Beauty and the Beast (1991) — 90%: The animated classic it remakes, and the better one
- Stardust (2007) — 84%: Charming fairy-tale romance with adventure
- Maleficent (2014) — 80%: Disney's live-action fairy-tale reimagining
- Aladdin (2019) — 79%: Another live-action Disney remake with songs
- Frozen (2013) — 81%: Disney musical with strong songs and heart
- The Sound of Music (1965) — 86%: Classic musical for the whole family
Director
Cast
- Emma Watson as Belle
- Dan Stevens as Beast
- Luke Evans as Gaston
- Kevin Kline as Maurice
- Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts
- Ewan McGregor as Lumière
- Josh Gad as LeFou
- Hattie Morahan as Agathe / Enchantress
- Haydn Gwynne as Clothilde
- Gerard Horan as Jean the Potter
Beauty and the Beast FAQ
Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A faithful live-action remake that looks lavish and keeps the music, but mostly retraces the animated film's steps. It's pleasant, and works best for families who won't compare it to the 1991 version.
Where can I watch Beauty and the Beast?
In the US you can stream Beauty and the Beast on Disney+ 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 PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Beauty and the Beast is a PG live-action fairy tale musical involving a curse, a beastly transformation, and mild fantasy peril.
What movies are like Beauty and the Beast?
If you liked Beauty and the Beast, try Beauty and the Beast, Stardust, Maleficent and Aladdin.