Beast
“Be careful what you unleash”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official MUBI TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-07
Top Cast
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Jessie Buckley
Moll Huntford
Johnny Flynn
Pascal Renouf
Trystan Gravelle
Clifford
Geraldine James
Hilary Huntington
Oliver Maltman
Harrison
Tim Woodward
Fletcher
Hattie Gotobed
Jade
Shannon Tarbet
Polly
Morgan Best
Spencer
Charley Palmer Rothwell
Leigh Dutot
Russell Foot
Police Man 1
Imogen De Ste Croix
Melissa
Joanna Croll
Sophie
James Thomson
Lionel
Russell MacLeod
Intruder 1
Elizabeth Slater
Sleeping Girl
Tyrone Lopez
Nuno
Barry Aird
Stuart
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 98 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 11, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 17, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 26, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pearce
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Pearce
- Original Score
- Jim Williams
- Original Title
- Beast
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Agile Films, Stray Bear Productions, Film4 Productions, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pearce
Michael Pearce
Jim Williams
Benjamin Kračun
Maya Maffioli
Kristian Brodie, Lauren Dark, Ivana MacKinnon, Sam Lavender, David Kosse
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Pearce
Director
Michael Pearce
Writer
Kristian Brodie
Producer
Lauren Dark
Producer
Laura Ellis Cricks
Production Design
Benjamin Kračun
Director of Photography
Maya Maffioli
Editor
Ivana MacKinnon
Producer
Jim Williams
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beast 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 directed Beast?
Beast was directed by Michael Pearce.
Who stars in Beast?
The principal cast of Beast includes Jessie Buckley, Johnny Flynn, Trystan Gravelle, Geraldine James, Oliver Maltman.
When was Beast released and how long is it?
Beast was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Beast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beast was composed by Jim Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beast?
Beast holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).