Beast (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2022, Beast is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, running about 93 minutes. “Fight for family.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A recently widowed man and his two teenage daughters travel to a game reserve in South Africa. However, their journey of healing soon turns into a fight for survival when a bloodthirsty lion starts to stalk them.
Who’s in it. Beast stars Idris Elba as Dr. Nate Daniels, Leah Sava Jeffries as Norah Daniels, Iyana Halley as Meredith Daniels and Sharlto Copley as Martin Battles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Beast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $56M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of 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 Beast (2022)?
- In US, Beast is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Beast worth watching?
- Beast holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beast?
- Beast stars Idris Elba, Leah Sava Jeffries, Iyana Halley, Sharlto Copley and Martin Munro.
- When was Beast released?
- Beast was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.