Beauty and the Beast (1991) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Beauty and the Beast
Director: Gary Trousdale & Kirk Wise
Released: 1991
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 7.7

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within.

Rated G • 1991 • 1h 24m

Directed by Gary Trousdale & Kirk Wise

7.7

10K+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

A young woman held captive in a cursed prince's castle gradually falls in love with him. The first animated film nominated for Best Picture. The G rating is appropriate — a genuine achievement in animated storytelling.

Cast

Paige O'Hara

Robby Benson

Richard White

Jerry Orbach

David Ogden Stiers

Angela Lansbury

Rex Everhart

Jesse Corti

Bradley Pierce

Hal Smith

Jo Anne Worley

Mary Kay Bergman

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Is Beauty and the Beast appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Beauty and the Beast

Sex None 0/10

Violence Strong 5/10

Language None 0/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Beauty and the Beast, moment by moment

0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10

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Sex and nudity in Beauty and the Beast

None.

Violence and gore in Beauty and the Beast

Wolves attacking. Gaston and the Beast's rooftop battle. Age-appropriate action.

Language in Beauty and the Beast

Very mild. Consistent with G.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Beauty and the Beast

None.

Mature themes in Beauty and the Beast

The Stockholm syndrome reading of the film has been much debated — the film presents Belle as choosing to stay and the Beast as having to earn her love. Gaston as a critique of toxic masculinity before the phrase existed. The 'Tale as Old as Time' ballroom sequence is still extraordinary.

Scary moments in Beauty and the Beast

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beauty and the Beast appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Beauty and the Beast is best for ages 5+. It's rated G. A young woman held captive in a cursed prince's castle gradually falls in love with him. The first animated film nominated for Best Picture. The G rating is appropriate — a genuine achievement in animated storytelling.

What age rating does Beauty and the Beast have?

Beauty and the Beast is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.

What is Beauty and the Beast about?

Is there sex or nudity in Beauty and the Beast?

None.

How violent is Beauty and the Beast?

Wolves attacking. Gaston and the Beast's rooftop battle. Age-appropriate action.

Is the language in Beauty and the Beast appropriate for kids?

Very mild. Consistent with G.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Beauty and the Beast?

None.

What mature themes appear in Beauty and the Beast?