The Beast

Movie
77
GreatGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

About

A murder case involving a child victim occurs near the Han River. Jin-Soo, a detective whose life has been in shambles since his own daughter was kidnapped and killed, is assigned to this case. Obsessed with child-related cases since his own tragedy, Jin-Soo becomes deeply engrossed in the investigation. One day, Jin-Soo is approached by his high school classmate, a famous actress, who asks him to find her missing sister. As he investigates, he discovers disturbing connections between her and the child found by the Han River. Unsettling truths gradually begin to unravel.
No badges available

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Beast

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Beast legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for The Beast in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is The Beast worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (Rotten Tomatoes 92% and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Beast?

Critics83
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate The Beast higher (83) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Beast in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

What tropes does The Beast use?

Dies Differently in AdaptationRoaring Rampage of RevengeImprobable Taxonomy SkillsRecycled PremiseAdaptation Name ChangeIdiot BallGiant SquidDeveloping Doomed CharactersToo Happy to LiveOnly in It for the MoneyAdaptational NationalityEstablishing Character Momentand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for The Beast, including Dies Differently in Adaptation, Roaring Rampage of Revenge, Improbable Taxonomy Skills.

HomeDiscoverMoviesShows