The Day of the Beast (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1995, The Day of the Beast is an action, comedy, fantasy and crime film directed by Álex de la Iglesia, running about 103 minutes. “A devilishly dark comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story revolves around a Basque Roman Catholic priest dedicated to committing as many sins as possible, a death metal salesman from Carabanchel, and the Italian host of a TV show on the occult. These go on a literal "trip" through Christmas-time Madrid to hunt for and prevent the reincarnation of the Antichrist.
Who’s in it. The Day of the Beast stars Álex Angulo as Ángel Berriatua, Armando De Razza as Profesor Cavan, Santiago Segura as José María and Terele Pávez as Rosario, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Day of the Beast has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Day of the Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Day of the Beast tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Day of the Beast (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Day of the Beast change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Day of the Beast worth watching?
- The Day of the Beast holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Day of the Beast?
- The Day of the Beast stars Álex Angulo, Armando De Razza, Santiago Segura, Terele Pávez and Nathalie Seseña.
- When was The Day of the Beast released?
- The Day of the Beast was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.