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Beau Is Afraid

From his darkest fears comes the greatest adventure.

6.7(1,431)20232h 59m19

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
$35M
Box office
$12.3M
Language
English
  • suicide
  • nightmare
  • funeral
  • therapist
  • paranoia
  • orgasm
  • trauma
  • dark comedy
  • satire
  • surrealism
  • childhood trauma
  • crude humor

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Ari Aster

Writers

Ari Aster

Produced in

United States of America, Finland

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Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • TheatricalA26 May 2023
  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereAlamo Drafthouse Cinema (Brooklyn, New York)1 Apr 2023
    • PremiereLos Angeles, California10 Apr 2023
    • Theatrical (limited)R14 Apr 2023
    • TheatricalR21 Apr 2023
    • Digital / OTTR13 Jun 2023
    • PhysicalR11 Jul 2023
    • Digital / OTTRTubi1 May 2026
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical1519 May 2023
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalR 18+20 Apr 2023
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical18A21 Apr 2023
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Premiere+18Cine Gaumont1 Aug 2023
    • Theatrical+163 Aug 2023
    • Digital / OTT+16Prime Video19 Jan 2024
  • AustriaAT

    • Theatrical11 May 2023
  • BelgiumBE

    • Theatrical10 May 2023
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1820 Apr 2023
  • CroatiaHR

    • Theatrical4 May 2023
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Theatrical15+20 Apr 2023
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical1520 Apr 2023

Frequently asked questions

Beau Is Afraid was released on 14 April 2023.

Audience reviews

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    Manuel São Bento

    5/3/2023

    6/10

    FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-ari-asters-beau-is-afraid-warrants-the-love-hate-reception/ “Beau Is Afraid is by far Ari Aster's most complex, inaccessible film to date, although guilt, extreme anxiety, and a complicated mother-son relationship are clear themes deeply explored throughout five sections - the second is one of the most mesmerizing, visually stunning sequences of t…

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    Nathan

    5/16/2023

    4/10

    Beau is Afraid certainly boasts an incredibly rich and intricate narrative, filled with a plethora of allegories, symbolisms, and thematic elements. However, one may question whether the complexity of the film is worth sacrificing entertainment value. In attempting to weave together these complex themes, Ari Aster has created a narrative that was very difficult for me to fully process. During the first hour of the…

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    CinemaSerf

    5/21/2023

    6/10

    Right from the start we appreciate that "Beau" is going to have an hard time with life. Luckily we skip forwards forty years and find him living an almost siege existence in a lawless city where sirens and racket keep him awake for most of the night. It's after one such a lively night that he suddenly awakes realising that he must get to the airport to go and visit his wealthy mother. Suffice to say, events conspire …

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    misubisu

    7/7/2023

    6/10

    It's way too long with no coherent storyline to keep you involved or interested. The production values are very high and the look and feel of the movie are very rich... but it's not enough to hold the three hours together. Beau is the unluckiest person ever... and he is constantly jumping from the frying pan into the fire (and through no fault of his own). This becomes incredibly tedious. I watched the movie…

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    Horseface

    7/15/2023

    10/10

    Zero spoilers in here. Absolutely wonderful. I can't do a big braining on what everything means in this crazy topsy-turvy roller-coaster of a movie, but it's one hell of an entertaining ride if you just sit back and enjoy it. For me, this movie needed to be watched the same way I watched Lost Highway - don't try to understand it, just be open to being frightened and entertained. Suffering from generalized anx…

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