Beauty and the Beast

Year: 2017

Runtime: 129 min

Language: English

Director: Bill Condon

Budget: $160M

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A prince, cursed by an enchantress, is transformed into a monstrous Beast and imprisoned within his castle. To break the spell, he must find someone to love him for who he is. Belle, a bright and independent young woman, ventures into the castle and offers him a chance at redemption, but both must confront their fears and prejudices to find true love and break the curse.

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