In Theaters Today: Belle

BELLE hits theaters today, May 2, in select cities: NY and LA, and across the nation throughout the months of May and June. Here are the theaters listings for the next few weeks, make sure to check up on your local theaters via Fandango or MovieTickets.com for more information!

Belle starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Matthew Goode, Sam Reid, Sarah Gadon, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Tom Felton, James Norton, Miranda Richardson, and (as Lady Mary Murray).

BELLE is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral (Matthew Goode).  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 18th century. Directed by Amma Asante (A WAY OF LIFE) and written by Misan Sagay (THE SECRET LAUGHTER OF WOMEN).

Watch Belle trailer, cast & story featurettes, clip, and see production stills of Penelope Wilton below...

Watch Penelope Wilton's Interview talking about Belle movie!

Belle production stills featuring 

Penelope Wilton as Lady Mary Murray 

(Source: Fox Searchlight Pictures | Belle - Official site)