How many Beauty and the Beast films are there?

There are several "Beauty and the Beast" films, depending on what you consider a "film." Here's a breakdown:

Animated Films:

* 1991: The original Disney animated film "Beauty and the Beast"

* 2017: The live-action remake of the 1991 film

Live-Action Films:

* 1987: A French-Canadian film called "La Belle et la Bête"

* 2014: A French musical film called "Beauty and the Beast"

Other:

* 1946: An American film called "The Beast with Five Fingers" which is loosely based on the fairy tale.

* 1962: A French film called "Beauty and the Beast" which is also loosely based on the fairy tale.

* 1976: A TV movie called "Beauty and the Beast" which is a musical adaptation.

* 1987: A Soviet film called "Beauty and the Beast" which is also a musical adaptation.

TV Series:

* 1987-1990: An American fantasy television series called "Beauty and the Beast" which is loosely based on the fairy tale.

So, depending on how you classify "Beauty and the Beast" films, there are at least 6 films.