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IMDb rating 7.1
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Critic rating 7.6

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Critic Kevin Harley
rated 10

...a tale as old as time a ravishing new set of wings: timely, embracing, and potent.

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Critic Kambole Campbell
rated 8

...an exhilarating transformation of a classic tale, updating a story of alienation into something deeply resonant with our digital way of life.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

...anime that makes for an intriguing big-screen spectacle.

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Critic Hannah Strong
rated 8

...Hosoda continues to build on an impressive body of work, dealing with heavy themes in a sensitive and artistic manner.

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Critic Noel Murray
rated 8

All of this is rendered in an impressive array of visual styles, from cartoonish and fantastical to docu-realistic.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Robbie Collin
rated 10

...a spellbinding, sci-fi fairy tale about our online-offline double lives.

Read full review at The Telegraph
Critic Richard Whittaker
rated 8

...a gorgeous SF-tinged version of a classic fairy tale...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Cast & Crew

Mamoru Hosoda
Director
Toshiyuki Morikawa
As Justin (voice)
Mamoru Miyano
As Muitaro Hitokawa / Guttokoraemaru (voice)
Kenjiro Tsuda
As Jellinek (voice)
Shota Sometani
As Shinjiro 'Kamishin' Chikami (voice)
Mami Koyama
As Swan (voice)
Koji Yakusho
As Suzu's Father (voice)

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In a world where virtual reality has become the norm, a shy high school student named Suzu escapes into a digital universe known as "U" and becomes the globally-beloved singer, Belle. With the help of her best friend Hiro, Belle's music soars to new heights, but their success is threatened by a mysterious and powerful figure known as the Dragon. As Belle and the Dragon grow closer, a group of vigilantes known as the Justices, led by the ruthless Justin, seek to expose the Dragon's true identity and destroy his sanctuary. With the help of her friends and her own inner strength, Belle must confront the darkness in both the virtual and real worlds to uncover the truth and find her place in the world.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Belle include The Ice Princess, Soul, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Nimona, Away, Raya and the Last Dragon.

When was Belle released in theaters? Toggle content

Belle was released in theaters on January 14, 2022.

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Belle was released for streaming on May 3, 2022.