Belle_
"Based on the inspiring true story"
Dido Elizabeth Bell, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
13 countries
Rakuten TV
11 countries
Filmin
1 country
Foxtel Now
1 country
Stan
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Belle earned $16.5M worldwide on a $10.9M budget — a 51% return on investment.
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Year context
Belle was released 13 years ago in 2013.
CAST (19)
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Dido Elizabeth Belle
Tom Wilkinson
Lord Mansfield
Sam Reid
John Davinier
Emily Watson
Lady Mansfield
Sarah Gadon
Lady Elizabeth Murray
Miranda Richardson
Lady Ashford
Penelope Wilton
Lady Mary Murray
Tom Felton
James Ashford
James Norton
Oliver Ashford
Matthew Goode
Captain Sir John Lindsay
Alex Jennings
Lord Ashford
James Northcote
Mr. Vaughn
Alan McKenna
Harry
LJ
Lauren Julien-Box
Young Dido
Andrew Woodall
Lord Mayor
Daniel Wilde
Gentleman
Natasha Williams
Poor Woman
Cara Jenkins
Young Elizabeth
Bethan Mary-James
Mabel
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$10.9M
Budget
$16.5M
Revenue
+51%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (5)
Pinewood Studios
DJ Films
Isle of Man Film
BFI
Metrol Technology
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (715 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$10,900,000
Box Office
$16,500,000
Profit
+$5,600,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Belle about?
Dido Elizabeth Bell, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England.
How long is Belle?
Belle has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who directed Belle?
Belle was directed by Amma Asante.
Who stars in Belle?
The cast of Belle includes Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Sam Reid, Emily Watson, Sarah Gadon.
How much did Belle make at the box office?
Belle earned $16,500,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $10,900,000.
What is the rating of Belle?
Belle has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 715 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (18)
slavery
based on true story
trial
victorian england
interracial relationship
class differences
slave
period drama
18th century
high society
caribbean sea
biracial
woman director
social issues
costume drama
abolitionist
legal drama
illegitimacy