Beauty and the Beast (1946) is a Drama, Fantasy, Romance film that follows the story of a gentle-hearted beast in love with a simple and beautiful girl. She is drawn to the repellent but strangely fascinating Beast, who tests her fidelity by giving her a key, telling her that if she doesn't return it to him by a specific time, he will die of grief. She is unable to return the key on time, but it is revealed that the Beast is the genuinely handsome one. A simple tale of tragic love that turns into a surreal vision of death, desire, and beauty. Currently, you can watch Beauty and the Beast on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 671 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.