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Beau Is Afraid

R20232h 59mAri Aster
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 63

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"From his darkest fears comes the greatest adventure."

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.

ComedyAdventureFantasy
SuicideNightmareFuneralTherapistParanoiaOrgasmTraumaDark ComedySatireSurrealism

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beau Is Afraid (2023) about?

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.

Who stars in Beau Is Afraid?

Beau Is Afraid stars Joaquin Phoenix (Beau Wassermann), Patti LuPone (Mona Wassermann), Amy Ryan (Grace), Nathan Lane (Roger), Kylie Rogers (Toni). The film was directed by Ari Aster.

How long is Beau Is Afraid?

Beau Is Afraid has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2023. It is rated R.

Is Beau Is Afraid worth watching?

Beau Is Afraid holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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