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Where to Watch Beauty and the Beast(1946)

“Once upon a time…”

DramaFantasyRomance1h 36m

Looking for where to watch Beauty and the Beast? You can currently find Beauty and the Beast online through HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Criterion Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

The story of a gentle-hearted beast in love with a simple and beautiful girl. She is drawn to the repellent but strangely fascinating Beast, who tests her fidelity by giving her a key, telling her that if she doesn't return it to him by a specific time, he will die of grief. She is unable to return the key on time, but it is revealed that the Beast is the genuinely handsome one. A simple tale of tragic love that turns into a surreal vision of death, desire, and beauty.

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Beauty and the Beast (1946), directed by Jean Cocteau, is a drama film and is available to stream on 12 services in the US. It doesn't yet have widely-aggregated ratings. Released in 1946, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1940s drama, and remains widely watched decades later.

The film stars Jean Marais, Josette Day, and Marcel André. At 96 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.

If you're looking to watch Beauty and the Beast online, the best option is HBO Max Amazon Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with Kanopy, Criterion Channel, and Max, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Fandango At Home.

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Frequently asked

  • No — Beauty and the Beast isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Criterion Channel, Max.
  • Beauty and the Beast is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Criterion Channel, Max in the US.
  • No — Beauty and the Beast isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Criterion Channel, Max.
  • Yes — Beauty and the Beast is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Criterion Channel, Max.
  • Beauty and the Beast runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total).
  • Critic ratings for Beauty and the Beast aren't available yet.

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