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The Beast

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2024 | 146 min | Science Fiction, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. 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 romantics and sci-fi fans. If you loved A.I. Artificial Intelligence or A Place in the Sun, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she had known him forever.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Venice award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $824K worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 170K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bertrand Bonello

  • Léa SeydouxGabrielle
  • George MacKayLouis
  • Guslagie MalandaPoupée Kelly
  • Dasha NekrasovaDakota
  • Martin ScaliGeorges
  • Elina LöwensohnLa voyante
  • Marta HoskinsGina
  • Julia FaureSophie
  • Kester LovelaceTom
  • Félicien PinotAugustin