Is Beauty and the Beast scary?

Only a little. Beauty and the Beast has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Beauty and the Beast?

No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.

What is Beauty and the Beast rated, and is it OK for kids?

For most kids, yes. No swearing and a few tense moments, in line with the PG.

Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Film · 2h 9m · Rated PG

Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance

A cursed prince and a spirited woman find heartwarming romance in a whimsical, measured, feel-good fantasy.

Romantic, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

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Beauty and the Beast parents guide

Nothing past what a PG promises: no swearing and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: None noted

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Three questions

Is Beauty and the Beast scary?: Only a little. Beauty and the Beast has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Beauty and the Beast?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Beauty and the Beast rated, and is it OK for kids?: For most kids, yes. No swearing and a few tense moments, in line with the PG.