6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Overview
A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values through its portrayal of an independent, intellectual female protagonist who challenges patriarchal norms, critiques mob mentality, and promotes empathy and acceptance of those deemed 'other'.
The movie incorporates visible diversity within its supporting cast. Narratively, it critiques traditional male archetypes through its antagonist and features a protagonist who challenges conventional gender roles. Additionally, it includes a subtle but explicit moment of LGBTQ+ representation.
Secondary
The film features LeFou, Gaston's sidekick, with an implied romantic attraction to Gaston, often played for comedic effect. A brief, positive 'gay moment' occurs at the film's end where LeFou dances with another man. This portrayal is present but not central to the narrative, neither significantly uplifting nor denigrating LGBTQ+ identity, resulting in a neutral overall impact.
Several supporting characters, including Plumette and Madame de Garderobe, who were depicted as white in the original animated film, are portrayed by Black actresses in the 2017 live-action adaptation.
The film "Beauty and the Beast, 2017" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the classic fairy tale elements without incorporating any explicit depictions related to transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2017 live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast maintains the established genders of all its major characters from the original animated film and traditional fairy tale. No characters canonically male or female were portrayed as a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.1
6.5
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Emma Watson | Belle | Female | White |  France |
Dan Stevens | Beast | Male | White |  United Kingdom |
Luke Evans | Gaston | Male | White | United Kingdom |
Josh Gad | LeFou | Male | White |  United States |
Kevin Kline | Maurice | Male | White | United States |
Ewan McGregor | Lumière | Male | White | United Kingdom |
Ian McKellen | Cogsworth | Male | White | United Kingdom |
Emma Thompson | Mrs. Potts | Female | White | United Kingdom |
Audra McDonald | Madame Garderobe | Female | Black |  Germany |
Stanley Tucci | Maestro Cadenza | Male | White | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
70%
30%
Race
White
90%
Black
10%
Nationalities
France
10%
United Kingdom
50%
United States
30%
Germany
10%
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