Movie · 2014
Is Beauty and the Beast based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Beauty and the Beast is based on the book La Belle et la Bête by Jeanne Marie Leprince de Beaumont (1806).
The movie was released in 2014.
The book behind Beauty and the Beast
La Belle et la Bête
by Jeanne Marie Leprince de Beaumont · first published 1806 · fiction
Fairy tale variant by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont.
Other adaptations of La Belle et la Bête
- Beauty and the Beast (film, 2017)
- Beauty and the Beast (film, 1946)
- Panna a netvor (film, 1978)
Common questions
Is Beauty and the Beast based on a book?
Yes. Beauty and the Beast is based on the book La Belle et la Bête by Jeanne Marie Leprince de Beaumont (1806).
Who wrote the book Beauty and the Beast is based on?
La Belle et la Bête was written by Jeanne Marie Leprince de Beaumont and first published in 1806.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read La Belle et la Bête before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.