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Beast of War

2025Movie1 h 27 minR

Thriller
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.7/5

A nerve-racking, pulse-pounding thriller movie about war and history, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you scare easily · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Survival is the only victory.

When their boat sinks while crossing the Timor Sea during World War II, a troop of young Australian soldiers must find a way to survive the harsh seas on a quickly shrinking raft. Hundreds of miles from anywhere, they must confront interpersonal conflicts, enemy attacks, and the advances of one very large, very hungry great white shark.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Survival Thriller
  • WWII Naval Disaster
  • Prolonged Claustrophobic Tension
  • Visceral Ocean Horror
  • Psychological Breakdown
  • Ensemble Cast Dynamics
  • Intense Sound Design
  • Historical War Drama
  • Man vs. Nature Conflict
  • Adrenaline-Fueled Action

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Kiah Roache-Turner
Written by
Kiah Roache-Turner
Produced by
Chris Brown, Blake Northfield
Music by
Steve Burgess, Kiah Roache-Turner, Jennifer Leonforte

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Facts

August 22, 2025 · 1 h 27 min · R

Released
August 22, 2025
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, Action, War, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Box office
$336,834
Available in
51 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Chekhov's Gun, Shown Their Work, Fire-Breathing Weapon +9

  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Shown Their Work
  • Fire-Breathing Weapon
  • Just Plane Wrong
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Water Source Tampering
  • Booby Trap
  • You Owe Me
  • Badass Biker
  • Politically Incorrect Villain
  • The Hunter Becomes the Hunted
  • As Long as It Sounds Foreign

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Beast of War?"

Questions about Beast of War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beast of War?

PhiloAMC+Shudder

In the United States, Beast of War streams on Philo, AMC+, and Shudder. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is Beast of War worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.4 and Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5).

Will Beast of War scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Beast of War?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Beast of War use?

Chekhov's GunShown Their WorkFire-Breathing WeaponJust Plane Wrong"The Reason You Suck" SpeechWater Source TamperingBooby TrapYou Owe MeBadass BikerPolitically Incorrect VillainThe Hunter Becomes the HuntedAs Long as It Sounds Foreignand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gun, Shown Their Work, and Fire-Breathing Weapon.