Beauty and the Beast

A 2017 American film directed by Bill Condon, this live-action adaptation of Disney's 1991 animated classic stars Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast. The story follows the traditional tale of a prince cursed for his cruelty, turned into a Beast, and a young woman named Belle, who finds herself a prisoner in his enchanted castle. As Belle begins to see past the Beast’s appearance, she discovers his inner kindness and noble heart, and their blossoming love becomes the key to breaking the curse. The film features spectacular musical numbers and effects that capture the magical essence of the tale.