Beast
Seen it?2026 | 115 min | Action, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in one championship against the brutal champion Xavier Grau.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide on a $13 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 343K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tyler Atkins
- Daniel MacPhersonPatton
- Luke HemsworthGabriel
- Russell CroweSammy
- Mojean AriaMalon James
- Kelly GaleLuciana
- George BurgessNeal
- Nathan PhillipsSkipper
- Sol Nc CarricoMaddie
- Bren FosterXavier Grau
- Saphira MoranNadine