Belle (2022)

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Mamoru Hosoda

Producer:

David Jesteadt, Genki Kawamura, Yûichirô Saitô

Release Date:

Jan 14, 2022

Runtime:

2hr 1m

Synopsis

Suzu is a shy high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been a shadow of herself. But when she enters "U", a massive virtual world, she escapes into her online persona as Belle, a globally-beloved singer.

Cast

  • Kaho Nakamura
  • Shôta Sometani
  • Tina Tamashiro
  • Lilas Ikuta
  • Ryôko Moriyama
  • Michiko Shimizu
  • Fuyumi Sakamoto
  • Yoshimi Iwasaki
  • Sachiyo Nakao

Letterboxd User Reviews

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3.5
  • Jan 14, 2022

    Sorry but if I downloaded a VR app that is supposed to reveal your true self and it made me a cop named Justin I would kms immediately

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    Cam
    Cam
    Jan 6, 2022

    Better than the actual beauty and the beast because it’s about gamers

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    Framesofnick
    Framesofnick
    Jan 18, 2022

    bro said “i love you very much” and she said “thanks” LMFAOOOOO

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    coffee
    coffee
  •

    First of all, I think this might be the most gorgeous animation I've ever seen in a movie? I am so jealous of everyone who got to see this in theaters. Second, the meaningful and profound lengths this movie's narrative goes to in order to subvert expectations is just…

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    James (Schaffrillas)
    James (Schaffrillas)

    Yooooo can someone hand me the aux cord for this whale

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    Mazinkaiser
    Mazinkaiser
    Jan 25, 2022

    They really put a doxxing gun in the movie

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    merritt k
    merritt k
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    Jan 14, 2022

    the average day in the life of a discord moderator

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    Sabrina 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
    Sabrina 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
    Sep 29, 2021

    The best I can say for Belle is that the film’s emotional beats are clearly hugely felt by the filmmakers, and in moments this can’t help but be infectious. And there’s a staggering sense of depth to the opening images that crops up in a few other scenes and makes for some…

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    Theo Rollason
    Theo Rollason
    Jan 14, 2022

    You guys wanna join Kayak club

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    William (SpaceTree Studios)
    William (SpaceTree Studios)

Atom Users Reviews

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POPULAR TAGS
#anime
#allthefeels
#greatvisualfx
#mustsee
#inspiring
#great

Reviews

  • AV
    Alex Vitinio
    #allthefeels
    #mustsee
    #greatvisualfx

    Wow that was a beautiful movie and... I related to the Beast a little too much

    BZ
    Benjamin Zabala
    #inspiring
    #allthefeels
    #greatvisualfx

    powerful and moving, Mamoru Hosada subverts the common tropes on display in the film with a modern twist that is unswerving in its message and presentation, wearing its heart on its sleeve. It will steal your breath away. I highly recommend you watch this film!

    RS
    Ramon Sanchez
    #emotional
    #mademecry
    #subtext

    The Belle movie brought me into an emotional downward spiral after watching it. Made me remember my relationship emotional baggage that i carry, and now i feel bad. 7/10 very solid subtext!

  • CC
    Carlos Carlos
    #justokay
    #notmyfave
    #cliché

    Disappointing. Way too melodramatic, even for anime standards. Animation was great, but story was really poor.

    RA
    Rubina Aggarwal
    #greatvisualfx
    #surprising
    #greatcast

    1000 out 100. Definitely a great watch and music is amazing!!!

    GG
    Gerson Gonzalez

    It was beauty and the beast. I was bamboozled. Had I known it was beauty and the beast I wouldve skipped it

  • YW
    Yakki Weems
    #anime
    #inspiring
    #mustsee

    This was one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen. But it’s Ghibli we’re talking about, they don’t miss!

    SA
    Sergio Argueta
    #allthefeels
    #anime
    #music

    I thought it was OK. The music was the best part. Listen to the soundtrack on Spotify!

    NC
    Nathan C
    #inspiring
    #allthefeels

    good soundtrack

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Metacritic

83
metacritic
Based on 31 Critics
7.9

USER SCORE (102)

Generally favorable reviews based on 102 Reviews
100
Feb 4, 2022

Between hidden depths and dazzling surfaces, home truths and virtual wonders, Hosoda’s tale of teenage anguish, connectivity and emotional salvation enraptures.

Metacritic review by Kevin Harley
Kevin Harley
Total Film
75
Jan 10, 2022

For all of the film’s visually striking action and musical set pieces, it’s the generosity of spirit with which it approaches the modern teenage experience that’s its most impressive attribute.

Metacritic review by Derek Smith
Derek Smith
Slant Magazine

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belle (2022) (2022) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Belle (2022) (2022)?
The movie is 2hr 1min long.
What's Belle (2022) (2022) about?
Suzu is a shy high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been a shadow of herself. But when she enters "U", a massive virtual world, she escapes into her online persona as Belle, a globally-beloved singer.
Who's the cast of Belle (2022) (2022)?
  • Kaho Nakamura as Suzu, Belle
  • Shôta Sometani as Shinjiro Chikami
  • Tina Tamashiro as Ruka Watanabe
  • Lilas Ikuta as Hiroka Betsuyaku
  • Ryôko Moriyama as Yoshitani
  • Michiko Shimizu as Kita
  • Fuyumi Sakamoto as Okumoto
  • Yoshimi Iwasaki as Nakai
  • Sachiyo Nakao as Hatanaka
Who's the director behind Belle (2022) (2022)?
Mamoru Hosoda directed Belle (2022) (2022).
Who produced Belle (2022) (2022)?
David Jesteadt, Genki Kawamura and Yûichirô Saitô produced Belle (2022) (2022).