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Belle

2021·Movie·PG·121 min·7.6(885)

You are no longer alone.

Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.

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Where to watch Belle in United States

Click a service to open Belle there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Belle streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO MaxAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
GermanyAniverse Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
JapanNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
South KoreaWatcha, TVINGwavve, Google Play Movies

About Belle

Belle is a 2021 Japanese-language animation, science fiction and fantasy film directed by Mamoru Hosoda. The cast is led by Kaho Nakamura, Ryo Narita, Shota Sometani. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Belle was produced by Studio Chizu, Nippon Television Network Corporation, and dentsu and made in Japan. It was released on July 16, 2021, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $64 million worldwide.

Director
Mamoru Hosoda
Writers
Mamoru Hosoda
Release date
July 16, 2021
OTT release
May 3, 2022
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Box office
$64 million
Production
Studio Chizu, Nippon Television Network Corporation, dentsu
#friendship#abusive father#love#slice of life#dead mother#social network#inner strength#anime#online relationship#virtual world#idol#subjective

Belle cast & crew

Belle was directed by Mamoru Hosoda and written by Mamoru Hosoda.

The cast features Kaho Nakamura as Suzu Naito / Belle (voice), Ryo Narita as Shinobu Hisatake (voice), Shota Sometani as Shinjiro 'Kamishin' Chikami (voice), Tina Tamashiro as Ruka Watanabe (voice), Lilas Ikuta as Hiroka 'Hiro' Betsuyaku (voice), and Ryoko Moriyama as Yoshitani (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Taisei Iwasaki, cinematography is by Manabu Kadono, and it was produced by Genki Kawamura and Nozomu Takahashi.

Is Belle worth watching?

Belle holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 885 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.

At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy animation, science fiction, and fantasy, Belle is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Belle

In United States, you can stream Belle on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on May 3, 2022.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Belle

Kaho Nakamura

Kaho Nakamura

Suzu Naito / Belle (voice)

Ryo Narita

Ryo Narita

Shinobu Hisatake (voice)

Shota Sometani

Shota Sometani

Shinjiro 'Kamishin' Chikami (voice)

Tina Tamashiro

Tina Tamashiro

Ruka Watanabe (voice)

Lilas Ikuta

Lilas Ikuta

Hiroka 'Hiro' Betsuyaku (voice)

Ryoko Moriyama

Ryoko Moriyama

Yoshitani (voice)

Michiko Shimizu

Michiko Shimizu

Kita (voice)

Fuyumi Sakamoto

Fuyumi Sakamoto

Okumoto (voice)

Yoshimi Iwasaki

Yoshimi Iwasaki

Nakai (voice)

Sachiyo Nakao

Sachiyo Nakao

Hatanaka (voice)

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Justin (voice)

Mamoru Miyano

Mamoru Miyano

Muitaro Hitokawa / Guttokoraemaru (voice)

Belle — FAQs

Where can I watch Belle in United States?

Belle is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.

Is Belle on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Belle is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Belle in?

Belle is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Belle?

Belle runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).

What is Belle rated?

Belle is rated PG. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 885 ratings.

When did Belle release on OTT?

Belle became available digitally on May 3, 2022.

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