Beauty and the Beast (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Beauty and the Beast is a 2016 fantasy thriller directed by Christophe Gans. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $1.27 billion worldwide on a $160 million budget. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 2018. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Christophe Gans
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Shout! Factory
- Budget
- $160M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beauty and the Beast About?
The premise of Beauty and the Beast without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1810, a merchant and his six children find themselves impoverished after a shipwreck. Seeking refuge in the countryside, their lives take a dramatic turn when the merchant is imprisoned by a fearsome Beast for taking a rose from his castle. To save her father, the merchant’s compassionate daughter, Belle, bravely offers herself as a prisoner in the Beast’s enchanted castle. There, she embarks on a transformative journey, discovering unexpected beauty and facing profound self-discovery within the mystical walls.
Beauty and the Beast Themes & Keywords
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- fairy tale
- heroine
- beast's heart
- remake of oscar winner
- live action remake
- four word title
- animal lover
- castle
- chauvinism
- opposites attract
- unconventional romance
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- france
- character name in title
- female protagonist
- strong female
- strong female lead
- love for animals
- the beast character
- animate object
- beauty and the beast characters
- beast in title
- snow adventure
- love
- punishment
- hunter
- punched in the face
- happy ending
- love interest
- angry mob
- candle
- bathtub
- love triangle
- narcissism
- wardrobe
- clock
- candelabra
- teapot
- teacup
- remake
- paris france
- anthropomorphism
- reference to walt disney
- title spoken by character
- gay subtext
- alternative lifestyle
- gay man
- lgbt
- human animal relationship
- gay
The Director of Beauty and the Beast
Directed by Christophe Gans.
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Director Christophe Gans
Beauty and the Beast Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Beauty and the Beast 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 70% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
2.9K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Beauty and the Beast Plot Summary
What happens in Beauty and the Beast from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A spoiled and self-centered Prince dwelled in a lavish castle during a bygone era in a French Kingdom. He delighted in grand parties hosted for his subjects, yet his arrogance knew no bounds. One fateful night, during a debutante ball in Rococo-era France, an enchanted rose was offered to him by an old beggar woman, who was in reality an enchantress. The Prince, portrayed by Dan Stevens, dismissed her request for shelter from a storm, revealing the deep lack of compassion in his heart.
Full summary
The whole story of Beauty and the Beast, scene by scene
Beauty and the Beast Box Office & Budget
Beauty and the Beast grossed $1.27 billion worldwide on a $160 million budget, 7.9 times what it cost. $504.5 million came from the US and Canada and $761.6 million (60%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.3B
7.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $504.5M
- International
- $761.6M
- Budget
- $160M
Beauty and the Beast Awards & Nominations
Beauty and the Beast earned 3 award nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 2018. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the BAFTA 2018.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2018 2 nominations- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Production Design
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Artios Awards 2018 1 nomination- Nominated Big Budget – Comedy
Beauty and the Beast Trailers & Videos
12 videos: 4 trailers, 4 clips and 4 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Trailer
- Trailer New Trailer
- Trailer DVD Trailer
- Clip Dinner Invitation
How Well Do You Know Beauty and the Beast?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who transforms the Prince into the Beast?
Cars in Beauty and the Beast
3 cars on screen, including the 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and the 1973 Ford F-Series.
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1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role -
1973 Ford F-Series Background role -
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL R107 Background role
Beauty and the Beast Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “Bukuroshja dhe bisha” and “미녀와 야수”.
- Also known as
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- Bukuroshja dhe bisha
- 미녀와 야수
- Beauty and the Beast 2017
- 美女與野獸(2017)
- La bella y la bestia
- La Belle et la Bête
- La bella e la bestia
- Frumoasa și Bestia
- Η Πεντάμορφη και το Τέρας
- Piękna i Bestia
- Si cantik dan si buruk rupa
- 美女与野兽
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- Die Schöne und das Biest
- A Szépség és a Szörnyeteg
- A Bela e a Fera
- היפה והחיה
- Красавица и чудовище
- Kráska a zviera
- A Bela e o Monstro
- Красуня і Чудовисько
- 美女與野獸
- Красавицата и Звяра
- Güzel ve Çirkin
- Kaunotar ja hirviö
- Лепотица и звер
- Skønheden og Udyret
- Ljepotica i zvijer
- Kráska a zvíře
- الجميلة والوحش, მზეთუნახავი და ურჩხული
- دیو و دلبر
- โฉมงามกับเจ้าชายอสูร
- Skönheten och odjuret
- 美女と野獣
- Kaunitar ja koletis
- Gražuolė ir pabaisa
- Skjønnheten og Udyret
- Lepotica in zver
- Người Đẹp và Quái Vật
- Skaistule un Briesmonis
- 美女與野獸 2017
- Sohibjamol va mahluq
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Beauty and the Beast FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Beauty and the Beast, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Beauty and the Beast released?
Beauty and the Beast was released on September 23, 2016.
Who directed Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast was directed by Christophe Gans.
More films by Christophe Gans How much did Beauty and the Beast make at the box office?
Beauty and the Beast grossed $1.27 billion worldwide ($504.5 million domestic, $761.6 million international) on a budget of $160 million.
How is Beauty and the Beast rated?
Beauty and the Beast has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was Beauty and the Beast nominated for any awards?
Beauty and the Beast received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Beauty and the Beast have a post-credit scene?
No. Beauty and the Beast has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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