Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2012 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2012, Beasts of the Southern Wild is a drama film directed by Benh Zeitlin, running about 93 minutes. “I gotta take care of mine.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Im Bathtub, einer Slumsiedlung hinter dem Deich in Louisiana, lebt die sechsjährige Hushpuppy mit ihrem vom Fusel abhängigen Daddy. Ein Energiebündel, das mit den Händen Krabben knackt, sich kräftig prügelt, den Tieren lauscht und wie ein kleiner Panzer durch den Matsch stapft. Aus ihrem Blickwinkel entfaltet sich ein Mikrokosmos von Außenseitern. Wenn der angekündigte Sturm und die Flut kommen, heißt es, sich mit Nachbarn und Freunden zusammentun. Überleben als archaische Gemeinschaftssache.
Who’s in it. Beasts of the Southern Wild stars Quvenzhané Wallis as Hushpuppy, Dwight Henry as Wink, Levy Easterly as Jean Battiste and Gina Montana as Miss Bathsheeba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Beasts of the Southern Wild has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beasts of the Southern Wild page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beasts of the Southern Wild tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beasts of the Southern Wild change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beasts of the Southern Wild worth watching?
- Beasts of the Southern Wild holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beasts of the Southern Wild?
- Beasts of the Southern Wild stars Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly, Gina Montana and Lowell Landes.
- When was Beasts of the Southern Wild released?
- Beasts of the Southern Wild was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.