The inclusion complex of morin with hydroxypropyl-beta-CD (MIC) was prepared. A series of antioxidant films containing MIC at different concentration (0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20 g/100 g gelatin) were constructed. The aim of this study was to use MIC to prepare gelatin film (GF) and evaluate the effects of the MIC on the physiochemical and antioxidant properties of the GF. The results showed that the films exhibited excellent anti-ultraviolet ability. The film properties of tensile strength, thermal stability, and antioxidant ability were also increased at higher concentration of MIC (p < .05). The gelatin films containing MIC also showed concentration dependent DPPH radical scavenging activities. This study demonstrates that MIC can be incorporated in gelatin films as anti-ultraviolet and antioxidant ingredient for the development of edible and biodegradable films.