The Beast (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1975, The Beast is a fantasy, drama, horror and romance film directed by Walerian Borowczyk, running about 98 minutes. “Just About The Most Outrageous Erotic Fantasy Ever Committed To Film.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The head of a failing French family thinks that fate has smiled down on him when the daughter of a wealthy man agrees to be married to his son. The daughter and her aunt then travel out to the French countryside to meet with the family, unaware that a mysterious 'beast' is stalking the vicinity.
Who’s in it. The Beast stars Sirpa Lane as Romilda de l'Esperance, Lisbeth Hummel as Lucy Broadhurst, Elisabeth Kaza as Virginia Broadhurst and Pierre Benedetti as Mathurin de l'Esperance, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Beast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on MUBI. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beast tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beast (1975)?
- In AU, The Beast is available to stream on MUBI. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Beast worth watching?
- The Beast holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beast?
- The Beast stars Sirpa Lane, Lisbeth Hummel, Elisabeth Kaza, Pierre Benedetti and Guy Tréjan.
- When was The Beast released?
- The Beast was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.