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The Beast

2024Movie2 h 26 minNR

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic806.3Rotten Tomatoes86%56%

A gripping, intricate sci-fi movie about the mind and technology, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Story

You remember, don't you? That we have already met?

In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she had known him forever.

Feels like

  • Melancholic Sci-Fi Romance
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Existential Themes
  • Complex Characters
  • Visually Haunting
  • Dystopian Future
  • Emotional Purification
  • Past Life Connection
  • Psychological Mystery

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Bertrand Bonello
Written by
Bertrand Bonello, Benjamin Charbit, Guillaume Bréaud
Produced by
Bertrand Bonello, Justin Taurand
Music by
Bertrand Bonello, Anna Bonello

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Facts

February 7, 2024 · 2 h 26 min · NR

Released
February 7, 2024
Runtime
2 h 26 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France, Canada, Switzerland
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$760,979
Available in
63 countries

Tropes

Screw This, I'm Outta Here!, Spared by the Adaptation, Corrupt Corporate Executive +9

  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Spared by the Adaptation
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • In Name Only
  • Evil-Detecting Dog
  • Artistic License – Biology
  • The Lost Lenore
  • Dirty Coward
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Too Happy to Live
  • Composite Character

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Beast?"

Questions about The Beast

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Beast?

KanopyCriterion

In the United States, The Beast streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 58 other countries.

Is The Beast worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Is The Beast good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Beast?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for non-linear narrative.

Is The Beast in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.

What tropes does The Beast use?

Screw This, I'm Outta Here!Spared by the AdaptationCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveEstablishing Character MomentIn Name OnlyEvil-Detecting DogArtistic License – BiologyThe Lost LenoreDirty CowardLaser-Guided KarmaToo Happy to LiveComposite Characterand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Screw This, I'm Outta Here!, Spared by the Adaptation, and Corrupt Corporate Executive.