Beast of War (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2025, Beast of War is a thriller, action, war and horror film directed by Kiah Roache-Turner, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. When their boat sinks while crossing the Timor Sea during World War II, a troop of young Australian soldiers must find a way to survive the harsh seas on a quickly shrinking raft. Hundreds of miles from anywhere, they must confront interpersonal conflicts, enemy attacks, and the advances of one very large, very hungry great white shark.
Who’s in it. Beast of War stars Mark Coles Smith as Leo, Joel Nankervis as Will, Sam Delich as Des Kelly and Maximillian Johnson as Stan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Beast of War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ 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 of War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beast of War tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beast of War (2025)?
- In US, Beast of War is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ 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 Beast of War worth watching?
- Beast of War holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, action, war and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beast of War?
- Beast of War stars Mark Coles Smith, Joel Nankervis, Sam Delich, Maximillian Johnson and Lee Tiger Halley.
- When was Beast of War released?
- Beast of War was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.