The Beast in the Jungle (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2019, The Beast in the Jungle is a drama film directed by Clara van Gool, running about 87 minutes. “The story of a man in who's life precisely nothing was to happen...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the novella by Henry James Beast in the Jungle depicts the enigmatic love story of John Marcher and May Bartram. Their duet around an omnious secret is captured in a style both physical and poetic. Set in a remote countryside mansion the story stretches over a century, spiraling from the Jamesian late 19th century to the global present.
Who’s in it. The Beast in the Jungle stars Sarah Reynolds as May, Dane Hurst as John, Julian Nest as The Poet and Claire Johnston as Lady Weatherend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Beast in the Jungle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beast in the Jungle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beast in the Jungle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beast in the Jungle (2019)?
- In GB, The Beast in the Jungle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Beast in the Jungle worth watching?
- The Beast in the Jungle holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beast in the Jungle?
- The Beast in the Jungle stars Sarah Reynolds, Dane Hurst, Julian Nest, Claire Johnston and Elisabet Johannesdottir.
- When was The Beast in the Jungle released?
- The Beast in the Jungle was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.