Belle (2013)
Kernel Score: 79% · 718 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama
Released: 2013-05-01
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch Belle
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Dido Elizabeth Bell, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England.
Belle parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this PG period drama addresses slavery and racial prejudice through a true story of an abolitionist campaign.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Amma Asante
Cast
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Dido Elizabeth Belle
- Tom Wilkinson as Lord Mansfield
- Sam Reid as John Davinier
- Emily Watson as Lady Mansfield
- Sarah Gadon as Lady Elizabeth Murray
- Miranda Richardson as Lady Ashford
- Penelope Wilton as Lady Mary Murray
- Tom Felton as James Ashford
- James Norton as Oliver Ashford
- Matthew Goode as Captain Sir John Lindsay
Belle FAQ
Is Belle good?
Belle has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 718 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Belle?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Belle OK for kids?
Belle is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this PG period drama addresses slavery and racial prejudice through a true story of an abolitionist campaign.
What movies are like Belle?
If you liked Belle, try The Help, Zulu, Marshall and 12 Years a Slave.