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Beast

2022·Movie
1h 33min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Catharsis6
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability5
  • Novelty4

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Fight for family.

A recently widowed man and his two teenage daughters travel to a game reserve in South Africa. However, their journey of healing soon turns into a fight for survival when a bloodthirsty lion starts to stalk them.
Survival ThrillerCreature FeatureIntense ActionFamily DramaAfrican WildernessMan vs. BeastRelentless ChaseVisceral & GrippingHigh StakesPaternal Protection

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Beast legally?

Beast is included with a subscription to Netflix, fuboTV, Peacock, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beast worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beast rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Beast?

1 h 33 min

Beast runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beast?

Critics62
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see Beast much the same way.

Was Beast a box office hit?

Budget$36 million
Box office$56 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $36 million to make and earned $56 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Beast in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Iceland, United States, Japan, South Africa.

In how many countries can I watch Beast?

103ADALAOARATAUBABEBFBGBMBOBRBY+89

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beast in 103 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Beast use?

Screw the Money, I Have Rules!Artistic License – BiologyLaser-Guided KarmaToo Dumb to LiveIn Name OnlyBrains Evil, Brawn GoodEvil-Detecting DogCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveSpared by the AdaptationAge LiftScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Red Herringand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Beast, including Screw the Money, I Have Rules!, Artistic License – Biology, Laser-Guided Karma.