Rare Beasts (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2021, Rare Beasts is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Billie Piper, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Mandy is a mother, a writer, a nihilist. Mandy is a modern woman in a crisis. Raising a son in the midst of a female revolution, mining the pain of her parents' separation and professionally writing about a love that no longer exists, she falls upon a troubled man, Pete, who’s searching for a sense of worth, belonging and ‘restored’ Male identity.
Who’s in it. Rare Beasts stars Billie Piper as Mandy, Leo Bill as Pete, Kerry Fox as Marion and Lily James as Cressida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Rare Beasts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rare Beasts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rare Beasts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rare Beasts (2021)?
- In US, Rare Beasts is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rare Beasts worth watching?
- Rare Beasts holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rare Beasts?
- Rare Beasts stars Billie Piper, Leo Bill, Kerry Fox, Lily James and David Thewlis.
- When was Rare Beasts released?
- Rare Beasts was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.