Beastly (2011)
A modern-day beast must find true love to break a whimsical curse and reclaim his former self.
A modern-day take on the "Beauty and the Beast" tale where a New York teen is transformed into a hideous monster in order to find true love.
How intense is Beastly?
Beastly has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What Beastly feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalromanticfeel gooduplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Date nightFamily night
Where to stream Beastly
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Beastly for you?
Is Beastly scary?
No. Beastly is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Beastly gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Beastly sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Beastly OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Beastly?
Beastly runs 1h 26m.
Where can I stream Beastly?
Beastly is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube (free) and Tubi.
Does Beastly have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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