Beau Is Afraid
Seen it?2023 | 179 min | Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Sorry to Bother You or Dream Scenario, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- It's long: 2 hr 59 min.
Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic odyssey back home.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$35 million worldwide on a $35 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 564K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ari Aster
- Joaquin PhoenixBeau Wassermann
- Patti LuPoneMona Wassermann
- Amy RyanGrace
- Nathan LaneRoger
- Kylie RogersToni
- Denis MénochetJeeves
- Parker PoseyElaine Bray
- Zoe Lister-JonesYoung Mona
- Armen NahapetianTeen Beau
- Julia AntonelliTeen Elaine