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Beasts of the Southern Wild(2012)

1h 33mDrama, Fantasy, AdventureEnglish
6.8/10
1,149 user ratings

I gotta take care of mine.

Overview

Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother.

Director

Benh Zeitlin

Studio

Cinereach

Budget

$2M

Revenue

$21M

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Cast

Quvenzhané Wallis

Quvenzhané Wallis

as Hushpuppy

Dwight Henry

Dwight Henry

as Wink

Levy Easterly

Levy Easterly

as Jean Battiste

Gina Montana

as Miss Bathsheeba

Lowell Landes

Lowell Landes

as Walrus

Pamela Harper

as Little Jo

Amber Henry

as LZA

Jonshel Alexander

Jonshel Alexander

as Joy Strong

Nicholas Clark

as Boy with Bell

Joseph Brown

as Winston

Henry D. Coleman

as Peter T

Kaliana Brower

as T-Lou

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2012

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

English

Rating

6.8 / 10

Budget

$2M

Box Office

$21M

Production Companies

Cinereach • Court 13 Pictures • Journeyman Pictures

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Beasts of the Southern Wild?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012).

What is Beasts of the Southern Wild about?

Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother.

Who directed Beasts of the Southern Wild?

Beasts of the Southern Wild was directed by Benh Zeitlin and released in 2012. It is a drama, fantasy, adventure film.

How long is Beasts of the Southern Wild?

Beasts of the Southern Wild has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

Who stars in Beasts of the Southern Wild?

The cast of Beasts of the Southern Wild includes Quvenzhané Wallis as Hushpuppy, Dwight Henry as Wink, Levy Easterly as Jean Battiste, Gina Montana as Miss Bathsheeba, Lowell Landes as Walrus and more.

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