The Beast

1988·Movie
1h 51min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–84%

Where to watch

Tubi TV

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The Beast fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

War, society, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

War brings out the beast in every man.

During the war in Afghanistan a Soviet tank crew commanded by a tyrannical officer find themselves lost and in a struggle against a band of Mujahadeen guerrillas in the mountains.
Afghanistan WarSoviet Tank CrewMujahadeenGuerrilla WarfareMoral ConflictSurvival1980sPsychological Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Kevin Reynolds, Haim Rinsky, Robert Roe
Written by:
William Mastrosimone
Produced by:
John Fiedler, Christopher Dalton
Composed by:
David Anderle, Mark Isham, Ian Munro

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Beast

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Beast legally?

Tubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Beast worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Beast rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Beast?

1 h 51 min

The Beast runs 1 h 51 min.

What language is The Beast in?

EnglishPashto

It was made in English, with some Pashto. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Beast?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Beast in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Beast use?

Big "NO!"Dirty CommunistsMy God, What Have I Done?Tactful TranslationSensor SuspenseChekhov's GunHonor Before ReasonYour Terrorists Are Our Freedom FightersBooby TrapBittersweet EndingBadass BikerGornand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for The Beast, including Big "NO!", Dirty Communists, My God, What Have I Done?.

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