From his darkest fears comes the greatest adventure.
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.
Beau Is Afraid (2023) is a comedy, adventure and fantasy film directed by Ari Aster, released on April 14, 2023 with a runtime of 2h 59m. It stars Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan and Nathan Lane. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,398 ratings.
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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
Directed by Ari Aster, written by Ari Aster and Ari Aster, produced by Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen.
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,398 ratings.
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-ari-asters-beau-is-afraid-warrants-the-love-hate-reception/ “Beau Is Afraid is by far Ari Aster's most complex, inaccessible film to date, although guilt, extreme anxiety, and a complicated mother-son relationship are clear themes deeply explored throughout five sections - the second is one of the most mesmerizing, visually stunning sequences of…
Reviewed on May 3, 2023
Beau is Afraid certainly boasts an incredibly rich and intricate narrative, filled with a plethora of allegories, symbolisms, and thematic elements. However, one may question whether the complexity of the film is worth sacrificing entertainment value. In attempting to weave together these complex themes, Ari Aster has created a narrative that was very difficult for me to fully process. During the first hour of the…
Reviewed on May 16, 2023
Right from the start we appreciate that "Beau" is going to have an hard time with life. Luckily we skip forwards forty years and find him living an almost siege existence in a lawless city where sirens and racket keep him awake for most of the night. It's after one such a lively night that he suddenly awakes realising that he must get to the airport to go and visit his wealthy mother. Suffice to say, events…
Reviewed on May 21, 2023
It's way too long with no coherent storyline to keep you involved or interested. The production values are very high and the look and feel of the movie are very rich... but it's not enough to hold the three hours together. Beau is the unluckiest person ever... and he is constantly jumping from the frying pan into the fire (and through no fault of his own). This becomes incredibly tedious. I watched the movie in 4…
Reviewed on July 7, 2023
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Beau Is Afraid (2023) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Beau Is Afraid (2023) includes Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan, Nathan Lane and Kylie Rogers. The film was directed by Ari Aster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Beau Is Afraid was released on April 14, 2023 and runs for 2h 59m.
Beau Is Afraid (2023) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,398 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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