Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Beauty and the Beast is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Beauty and the Beast is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 7.0/10 on TMDB from 16,178 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 129 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 2h 9m on it?
2h 9m of English family with a fantasy streak, fine for the whole family. With 16,178 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.0/10 across 16,178 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you're watching alone and want more bite
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 9m |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Family / Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Bill Condon
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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