Belle Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Oct. 20, 2014

Belle

Release Date: Friday, May 2, 2014 Limited

Director: Amma Asante

Starring: Gugu Mbatha-Raw • Tom Wilkinson • Penelope Wilton • Sarah Gadon • Matthew Goode

PG Drama N/A

4.1 / 5

31% WILL SEE 69% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the color of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar’s son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield’s role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Belle.

G
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
... Dido Elizabeth Belle

Lift, Beauty and the Beast
T
Tom Wilkinson
... Lord Mansfield

Snowden, The Choice
P
Penelope Wilton
... Lady Mary Murray

Downton Abbey 3, The BFG
Sarah Gadon
... Elizabeth

You Gotta Believe, Dracula Untold
M
Matthew Goode
... Captain Sir John Lindsay

The King's Man, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
T
Tom Felton
... James Ashford

Stratton, Risen
E
Emily Watson
... Lady Mansfield

The Legend Of Ochi, Small Things Like These
M
Miranda Richardson
... Lady Ashford

Maleficent, The Magician's Elephant
S
Sam Reid
... John Davinier

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Crew Behind the Film

The Belle behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Amma Asante last directed Where Hands Touch and A United Kingdom. The film's writer Misan Sagay last wrote Kingdom of Souls.

Director: Amma Asante
Screenwriter: Misan Sagay

Studios: Searchlight Pictures
Production Company: Isle of Man Film

Production Details

What we know about the Belle movie production.

Key Facts

The film was developed by the BFI Film Fund which also backed production, alongside Isle of Man Film, Pinewood Pictures, Head Gear Films and Metrol Technology.

Production Updates for Belle

Apr 2014

Completed

Changed Belle movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The film is scheduled to be released in Spring 2014.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements, some language and brief smoking images
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official Belle movie trailers and clips.

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Theatrical Trailer

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Behind-the-Scenes Featurette

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Belle was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 2, 2014. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Walk of Shame and The Protector 2. As a limited release, Belle was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.