Belle (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Belle is a 2014 drama directed by Amma Asante, starring Miranda Richardson, Tom Wilkinson and Emily Watson. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $16.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Amma Asante
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Belle About?
The premise of Belle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Raised by her great-uncle Lord Mansfield, Belle, a young woman of mixed heritage, experiences the contradictions of 18th-century English society. She enjoys privilege and education, yet remains an outsider due to her parentage. As Belle matures, she forms a meaningful friendship with a social reformer, prompting a reevaluation of her great-uncle’s significant influence on the movement to abolish slavery in England. This journey leads Belle to a profound understanding of herself and the world around her, filled with hope and challenging societal norms.
Belle Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- zong massacre
- interracial relationship
- based on true story
- slavery
- f rated
- abolitionist
- title written by female
- feminist film
- period drama
- female director
- female filmmaker
- black female protagonist
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- 1780s
- 18th century
- surname as title
- one word title
- name in title
- based on true person
- england
- triple f rated
- title directed by female
- sexual assault
- portrait
- law student
- coming of age
- cousin cousin relationship
- prejudice
- judge
- slave
- costume drama
- class differences
- family relationships
- period piece
- white male black female relationship
- racism
- child born out of wedlock
- biracial child
- illegitimacy
- biracial
- character name in title
Belle Cast
Miranda Richardson leads the cast, with Tom Wilkinson and Emily Watson. Directed by Amma Asante; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Amma Asante
Also Starring in Belle
· 1 moreBelle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Belle 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 95% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 94%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
154 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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Belle Plot Summary
What happens in Belle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The movie unfolds in a vibrant digital universe called “U,” where users can embrace their ideal selves. At the heart of this mesmerizing realm is a stunning pink-haired performer named Bell, who captivates her audience with her rendition of the hit song “U.” As she takes the stage, a magnificent flying whale glides above, casting an enchanting atmosphere over the adoring fans, who are spellbound by her ethereal voice. Conversely, we meet Suzu Naito, portrayed by [Kylie McNeill], an introverted teenager coping with her mundane existence in the real world.
Full summary
The whole story of Belle, scene by scene
Belle Box Office
Belle grossed $16.6 million worldwide. $10.7 million came from the US and Canada and $5.9 million (35%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$16.6M
- US & Canada
- $10.7M
- International
- $5.9M
Belle Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Belle.
How Well Do You Know Belle?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of Suzu's virtual alter ego?
Cars in Belle
7 cars on screen, including the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 and the 2008 Ford S-Max MkI.
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1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 Important role -
2008 Ford S-Max MkI Minor role -
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T S204 Minor role -
2005 Jeep Cherokee Background role
Belle Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Güzelliğin Rengi” and “Belle - Die Nichte des Lords”.
- Also known as
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- Güzelliğin Rengi
- Belle - Die Nichte des Lords
- Белль
- Dido Elizabeth Belle
- 佳人蓓尔
- La ragazza del dipinto
- בל היפה
- 벨
- Бел
- Bella, ბელი
- بيلي
- ベル－ある伯爵令嬢の恋－
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- เบลล์ ลิขิตเกียรติยศ
- Belė
- 佳人蓓爾
Seen Belle?
Movies Like Belle
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Belle, Belle Douleur and Belle Enfant.
Belle FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Belle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Belle?
Belle runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Belle released?
Belle was released on May 2, 2014.
Who directed Belle?
Belle was directed by Amma Asante.
More films by Amma Asante Who is in the cast of Belle?
Belle stars Miranda Richardson, Tom Wilkinson and Emily Watson, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Belle make at the box office?
Belle grossed $16.6 million worldwide ($10.7 million domestic, $5.9 million international).
How is Belle rated?
Belle has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Belle have a post-credit scene?
No. Belle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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