Beau Is Afraid(2023)
“From his darkest fears comes the greatest adventure.”
Overview
Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic odyssey back home.
Director
Ari Aster
Studio
A24
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$12M
Cast
Joaquin Phoenix
as Beau Wassermann
Patti LuPone
as Mona Wassermann
Amy Ryan
as Grace
Nathan Lane
as Roger
Kylie Rogers
as Toni
Denis Ménochet
as Jeeves
Parker Posey
as Elaine Bray
Zoe Lister-Jones
as Young Mona
Armen Nahapetian
as Teen Beau
Julia Antonelli
as Teen Elaine
Stephen McKinley Henderson
as Therapist
Richard Kind
as Dr. Cohen
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2023
Runtime
2h 59m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$12M
Production Companies
A24 • Square Peg • IPR.VC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beau Is Afraid?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Beau Is Afraid (2023).
What is Beau Is Afraid about?▼
Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic odyssey back home.
Who directed Beau Is Afraid?▼
Beau Is Afraid was directed by Ari Aster and released in 2023. It is a comedy, adventure, fantasy film.
How long is Beau Is Afraid?▼
Beau Is Afraid has a runtime of 2 hours and 59 minutes (179 minutes total).
Who stars in Beau Is Afraid?▼
The cast of Beau Is Afraid includes Joaquin Phoenix as Beau Wassermann, Patti LuPone as Mona Wassermann, Amy Ryan as Grace, Nathan Lane as Roger, Kylie Rogers as Toni and more.
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