Beast (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, Beast is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Pearce, running about 107 minutes. “Be careful what you unleash” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider suspected of a series of brutal murders.
Who’s in it. Beast stars Jessie Buckley as Moll Huntford, Johnny Flynn as Pascal Renouf, Trystan Gravelle as Clifford and Geraldine James as Hilary Huntington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Beast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video 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, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beast (2018)?
- In US, Beast is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beast?
- Beast stars Jessie Buckley, Johnny Flynn, Trystan Gravelle, Geraldine James and Oliver Maltman.
- When was Beast released?
- Beast was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.