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Beast

  • 20172017
  • RR
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Johnny Flynn and Jessie Buckley in Beast (2017)
A troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider suspected of a series of brutal murders.
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A troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider suspected of a series of brutal murd... Read allA troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider suspected of a series of brutal murders.A troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider suspected of a series of brutal murders.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
14K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,957
570
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    • Director
      • Michael Pearce
    • Writer
      • Michael Pearce
    • Stars
      • Jessie Buckley
      • Johnny Flynn
      • Trystan Gravelle
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Michael Pearce
    • Writer
      • Michael Pearce
    • Stars
      • Jessie Buckley
      • Johnny Flynn
      • Trystan Gravelle
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 114User reviews
    • 138Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 8 wins & 24 nominations total

    Videos2

    UK Trailer
    Trailer 2:21
    UK Trailer
    'Beast' Director Wonders If He Can Return Home
    Interview 2:24
    'Beast' Director Wonders If He Can Return Home

    Photos132

    Johnny Flynn and Jessie Buckley in Beast (2017)
    Tom Bateman at an event for Beast (2017)
    Jessie Buckley at an event for Beast (2017)
    Jessie Buckley at an event for Beast (2017)
    Jessie Buckley at an event for Beast (2017)
    Jessie Buckley at an event for Beast (2017)
    Jessie Buckley and Michael Pearce at an event for Beast (2017)
    Jessie Buckley at an event for Beast (2017)
    Jessie Buckley and Michael Pearce at an event for Beast (2017)
    Jessie Buckley and Michael Pearce at an event for Beast (2017)
    Jessie Buckley and Michael Pearce at an event for Beast (2017)
    Michael Pearce at an event for Beast (2017)

    Top cast

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    Jessie Buckley
    Jessie Buckley
    • Moll
    Johnny Flynn
    Johnny Flynn
    • Pascal Renouf
    Trystan Gravelle
    Trystan Gravelle
    • Clifford
    Geraldine James
    Geraldine James
    • Hilary Huntington
    Olwen Fouéré
    Olwen Fouéré
    • Theresa Kelly
    • (as Olwen Fouere)
    Shannon Tarbet
    Shannon Tarbet
    • Polly
    Claire Rafferty
    Claire Rafferty
    • News Reporter
    Hattie Gotobed
    Hattie Gotobed
    • Jade
    Emily Taaffe
    Emily Taaffe
    • Tamara
    Tim Woodward
    Tim Woodward
    • Fletcher
    Charley Palmer Rothwell
    Charley Palmer Rothwell
    • Leigh Dutot
    Chris Wilson
    Chris Wilson
    • Dinner Guest
    Barry Aird
    Barry Aird
    • Stuart
    Djalenga Scott
    Djalenga Scott
    • Waitress
    Leona Clarke
    Leona Clarke
    • Shopper
    Oliver Maltman
    Oliver Maltman
    • Harrison
    Ekran Mustafa
    Ekran Mustafa
    • Funeral attendee
    Sam Dale
    Sam Dale
    • Priest
    • Director
      • Michael Pearce
    • Writer
      • Michael Pearce
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The director, Michael Pearce, previously lived in Jersey and this movie is loosely based on a real life person dubbed The Beast of Jersey who terrorized the island of Jersey in the 1960s and 1970s.
    • Quotes

      Moll: I'd like to make a toast. To my family. For everything you have done for me... I forgive you.

    • Soundtracks
      Des Lisle Banet / The Little Child
      Written by Tony Krohn

      Based on a traditional Norwegian Song

    User reviews114

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Very Intriguing Thriller
    This is a very intriguing, original and intelligent psychological thriller. Very well written, directed and acted. Thoroughly enjoyable, rich of twists and turns with unexpected plot developments. Great film.
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    • u-emoli
    • Feb 15, 2020

    FAQ1

    • Where is this filmed? Is it Jersey?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 11, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Company Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Звір
    • Filming locations
      • Jersey, Channel Islands, UK
    • Production companies
      • Agile Films
      • BFI Film Fund
      • British Film Institute (BFI)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $800,365
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $53,248
      • May 13, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,744,071
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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