Beau Is Afraid 2023
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SplatFollowing 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.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Beau Wassermann
as Mona Wassermann
as Grace
as Roger
as Toni
as Jeeves
as Elaine Bray
as Young Mona
as Teen Beau
as Teen Elaine
Director:
Writer:
Ari Aster
Stars:
Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan, Nathan Lane, Kylie Rogers, Denis Ménochet, Parker Posey, Zoe Lister-Jones, Armen Nahapetian, Julia Antonelli,
Genres:
Comedy,Adventure,Fantasy
Release Date:
2023 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
179 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Beau Is Afraid
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Beau Wassermann
as Mona Wassermann
as Grace
as Roger
as Toni
as Jeeves
as Elaine Bray
as Young Mona
as Teen Beau
as Teen Elaine
as Therapist
as Dr. Cohen
as Penelope
as Strange Man
as UPS Guy
as Liz
as Boy Beau
as Hero Beau's Wife
as Martha
as Birthday Boy Stab Man
as Ceiling Man
as Officer Johnson
as Cheapo Depot Cashier
as Man with Face Tattoos
as Comatose Junkie
as Rattled Businessman
as Crazy Man
as Laughing Man
as Crust Punk (Eye Gouger)
as Crust Punk (Eyes Gouged)
as Boat Boy
as Fraught Mother Looking for Boat Boy
as Angel / Play Narrator
as Orphan Hero
as Beau’s Son
as Beau’s Son
as Beau’s Son
as Hero Beau's Young Son
as Hero Beau's Young Son
as Hero Beau's Young Son
as Orphan Ladybug Man
as Orphan Man w/Mandolin
as Costume Designer Orphan
as Orphan Chorus Member
as Orphan Chorus Member
as Samanda
as Duncan / God on Cloud / Hero Beau’s Wife
as Yesekov's Body
as Orphan Production Designer
as Orphan Papa Boy
as News Correspondent (Brian Galloway)
as Superintendent / Catering Manager
as Teen Elaine's Mother
as Nurse
as News Anchor (BB Stab Man)
as News Anchor (MW Obit)
as Rabbi
as Hearse Driver
as Caterer
as Mona Henchman Who Throws Lawyer
as Monster Puppeteer
as Monster Puppeteer
as Monster Puppeteer
as Monster Puppeteer
as Monster Puppeteer
as Mourning Woman
as Elaine Body Double
as Beau's Twin in Attic
as Dancer (uncredited)
as A Neighbor of Beau's (uncredited)
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