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Beast

2022Movie2 h 35 minR

Comedy
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2

A pulse-pounding, brutally violent action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, romance or comfort.

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Story

The beast is yet to come.

A former RAW officer, who is among the hostages in a mall taken over by terrorists, has to foil their plans and prevent the government from releasing a dreaded terrorist, who he had helped put in prison at great personal cost.

Feels like

  • Action Thriller
  • Hostage Situation
  • Terrorism
  • RAW Agent
  • High-Octane
  • Fast-Paced
  • Political Intrigue
  • Mall Siege
  • Visceral
  • Escapist Entertainment

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Nelson
Written by
Nelson
Produced by
Kalanithi Maran
Music by
Anirudh Ravichander

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 12, 2022 · 2 h 35 min · R

Released
April 12, 2022
Runtime
2 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
Tamil
Made in
India
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$19 million
Available in
134 countries

Tropes

Brains Evil, Brawn Good, Improbable Taxonomy Skills, Recycled Premise +9

  • Brains Evil, Brawn Good
  • Improbable Taxonomy Skills
  • Recycled Premise
  • Idiot Ball
  • Too Happy to Live
  • In Name Only
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive
  • Composite Character
  • Too Dumb to Live
  • Death by Adaptation
  • Evil-Detecting Dog
  • Disposable Woman

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Beast?"

Questions about Beast

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beast?

NetflixSun Nxt

In the United States, Beast streams on Netflix and Sun Nxt. It also streams in 133 other countries.

Is Beast worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.2).

Will Beast make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Beast?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Beast a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$19 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 96% of its budget.

Is Beast in English?

Tamil

No, it was made in Tamil.

What tropes does Beast use?

Brains Evil, Brawn GoodImprobable Taxonomy SkillsRecycled PremiseIdiot BallToo Happy to LiveIn Name OnlyCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveComposite CharacterToo Dumb to LiveDeath by AdaptationEvil-Detecting DogDisposable Womanand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Brains Evil, Brawn Good, Improbable Taxonomy Skills, and Recycled Premise.