Disney PlusBeauty and the Beast (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
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
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Race Swap: Yes
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
Disney PlusApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film leans left due to its strong emphasis on an independent, intellectual female protagonist, its clear critique of prejudice and mob mentality, and its subtle but explicit inclusion of LGBTQ+ representation, aligning with progressive values.
The movie incorporates explicit racial recasting for some traditionally white supporting roles. Its narrative also includes an openly gay character and presents the primary antagonist as a critique of traditional, toxic masculinity.
Secondary
The film features a subtle and brief depiction of a gay character through LeFou's implied romantic feelings for Gaston and a fleeting dance with another man. This portrayal is incidental, not central to the narrative, and neither significantly uplifts nor denigrates LGBTQ+ identity, resulting in a neutral overall impact.
Several enchanted object characters, including Plumette and Madame Garderobe, who were visually depicted as white in the 1991 animated film, are voiced by Black actresses in the 2017 live-action adaptation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2017 live-action adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast" retains the established genders for all its main and supporting characters from the original animated film and source fairy tale. No canonical characters were portrayed as a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.1
6.5
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