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Release Date:
Friday, May 2, 2014 Limited
thematic elements, some language and brief smoking images PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED
Plot: What's the story about?
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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Who stars in Belle: Cast List
Gugu Mbatha-Raw ... Dido Elizabeth Belle
Lift, Beauty and the Beast
Tom Wilkinson ... Lord Mansfield
Duplicity, The Samaritan
Penelope Wilton ... Lady Mary Murray
The BFG, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Sarah Gadon ... Elizabeth
Ferrari, The Nut Job
Matthew Goode ... Captain Sir John Lindsay
Freud's Last Session, Leap Year
Tom Felton ... James Ashford
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I, Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Emily Watson ... Lady Mansfield
The Book Thief, Equilibrium
Miranda Richardson ... Lady Ashford
Maleficent, Stronger
Sam Reid ... John Davinier
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Who's making Belle: Crew List
A look at 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.
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Production: What we know about Belle?
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.
Filming Timeline
- 2014 - April: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2013 - July: The film was set to Post-Production status.
The film is scheduled to be released in Spring 2014.
Belle Release Date: When was the film released?
Belle was a Limited release in 2014 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 Mr. Jones.
As a Limited release, Belle will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Belle DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Belle was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 .