
Beasts of the Southern Wild(2012)
“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
Cast

Quvenzhané Wallis
as Hushpuppy

Dwight Henry
as Wink

Levy Easterly
as Jean Battiste
Gina Montana
as Miss Bathsheeba

Lowell Landes
as Walrus
Pamela Harper
as Little Jo
Amber Henry
as LZA

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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