Beau Is Afraid (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2023, Beau Is Afraid is a comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Ari Aster, running about 179 minutes. “From his darkest fears comes the greatest adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother.
Who’s in it. Beau Is Afraid stars Joaquin Phoenix as Beau Wassermann, Patti LuPone as Mona Wassermann, Meryl Streep as (rumored) and Amy Ryan as Grace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Beau Is Afraid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Beau Is Afraid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beau Is Afraid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beau Is Afraid (2023)?
- In US, Beau Is Afraid is available to 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 Beau Is Afraid worth watching?
- Beau Is Afraid holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beau Is Afraid?
- Beau Is Afraid stars Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Meryl Streep, Amy Ryan and Parker Posey.
- When was Beau Is Afraid released?
- Beau Is Afraid was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 179 minutes.