Beau Is Afraid

Beau Is Afraid

(2023)

Beau Is Afraid streaming: where to watch online?

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Can I watch Beau Is Afraid in theaters?

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Where does Beau Is Afraid rank today?

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Streaming charts last updated: 9:24:43 PM, 04/21/2024

Beau Is Afraid is 245 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The movie has moved up the charts by 39 places since yesterday. In the United States, it is currently more popular than Bridesmaids but less popular than Whiplash.

Synopsis

Beau faces a terrifying test in his quest to be free from anxiety

Set in an alternative present and spanning four generations, Beau is Afraid tells the story of an anxious but amiable man on an epic journey. Riddled with paranoia and anxiety, Beau is desperately trying to hurry home to see his mother. Beset with the physical manifestation of his greatest fears, Beau’s travel becomes his greatest test.

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What to know

A24 and Ari Aster combine for another off-beat horror

Beau is Afraid is a surreal horror comedy movie. It is written, produced, and directed by American filmmaker Ari Aster. Aster is known for directing the critically-acclaimed horror movies Hereditary and Midsommar. Beau is Afraid marks his third directorial effort. The score for the film is produced by British composer Bobby Krlic who worked with Aster on Midsommar. Cinematographer Pawel Pogorzleski is another frequent collaborator who reunites with Aster for this movie. Academy award-winning Fiona Crombie is the production designer. Beau is Afraid is produced and distributed by A24.

The cast of Beau is Afraid is led by decorated actor Joaquin Phoenix. Phoenix has made a career of taking unusual and challenging roles and here plays the titular Beau who suffers from extreme anxiety. He is joined by actress and singer Patti LuPone playing Beau’s mother. She is known for a decades-long career in musical theater. Multi-award-winning Nathan Lane features in the movie as Roger. Amy Ryan, Kylie Rogers, Parker Posey, and Denis Menochet round out the cast. Beau is Afraid was released in cinemas on April 21st, 2023.

Production News

  • February 18, 2021
    • A24 signed on to produce and distribute the next film from director Ari Aster. It is tentatively titled Disappointment Blvd. and is confirmed to feature Joaquin Phoenix. The film is based on a short film produced by Aster in 2011. (Source: Deadline)
  • June 21, 2021
    • The wider cast for the film was announced with Nathan Lane, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan, and Kylie Rogers joining the cast. (Source: Deadline)
  • December 13, 2022
    • The first poster for the movie is released with the new title ‘Beau is Afraid’. (Source: Collider)
  • January 1, 2023
    • The first trailer for the movie is released online teasing a surreal nightmare comedy. (Source: Collider)
  • March 29, 2023
    • A new featurette is released showing director Ari Aster attempting to explain the movie. He settles on describing it 'the Jewish Lord of the Rings.' (Source: ScreenRant)
  • April 4, 2023
    • A new trailer for the movie is released teasing a surreal nightmarish adventure. (Source: Collider)

Streaming Charts

The JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts are calculated by user activity within the last 24 hours. This includes clicking on a streaming offer, adding a title to a watchlist, and marking a title as 'seen'. This includes data from ~1.3 million movie & TV show fans per day.

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245.

+39

Rating

IMDB 6.7 (60k)

Genres

Horror, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Runtime

2h 59min

Age rating

R

Production country

United States, United Kingdom, Finland, Canada

Director

Ari Aster

Cast

Joaquin Phoenix
Beau Wassermann
Patti LuPone
Mona Wassermann
Amy Ryan
Grace
Nathan Lane
Roger
Kylie Rogers
Toni
Denis Ménochet
Jeeves
Parker Posey
Elaine Bray
Zoe Lister-Jones
Young Mona
Armen Nahapetian
Teen Beau
Julia Antonelli
Teen Elaine
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Therapist
Richard Kind
Dr. Cohen
Hayley Squires
Penelope
Julian Richings
Strange Man
Bill Hader
UPS Guy
Alicia Rosario
Liz
Catherine Bérubé
Hero Beau's Wife
Stephanie Herrera
Martha
Bradley Fisher
Birthday Boy Stab Man
Michael Esper
Officer Johnson
Manuel Tadros
Cheapo Depot Cashier
Marc-André Brisebois
Comatose Junkie
Tyrone Benskin
Rattled Businessman
Archie Madekwe
Laughing Man
Luis Oliva
Crust Punk (Eyes Gouged)
Marie-Michelle Garon
Fraught Mother Looking for Boat Boy
Maev Beaty
Angel / Play Narrator
Patrick Kwok-Choon
Orphan Hero
Michael Gandolfini
Beau’s Son
Théodore Pellerin
Beau’s Son
Mike Taylor
Beau’s Son
Ryan S. Hill
Hero Beau's Young Son
Bentley Hughes
Hero Beau's Young Son
Kwasi Songui
Orphan Ladybug Man
Sylvain Landry
Orphan Man w/Mandolin
Tristan D. Lalla
Costume Designer Orphan
Emmanuel Schwartz
Orphan Chorus Member
Cat Lemieux
Orphan Chorus Member
Lily Bird
Samanda
Arthur Holden
Duncan / God on Cloud / Hero Beau’s Wife
François Paquette
Yesekov's Body
Alex Bisping
Orphan Production Designer
Joe Cobden
News Correspondent (Brian Galloway)
Harry Strandjofski
Superintendent / Catering Manager
Anana Rydvald
Teen Elaine's Mother
Isabelle Brabant
Nurse
Tarah Schwartz
News Anchor (BB Stab Man)
Barry Morgan
News Anchor (MW Obit)
David Mamet
Rabbi
John Walsh
Hearse Driver
Karim Babin
Caterer
Lee Villeneuve
Mona Henchman Who Throws Lawyer
Kayla Dobilas
Monster Puppeteer
Gord Robertson
Monster Puppeteer
Pamela Iveta
Monster Puppeteer
Jason Detheridge
Monster Puppeteer
Luz Tercero
Mourning Woman
Marc-André Casavant
Dancer (uncredited)