Beau Is Afraid

Beau Is Afraid

Theatrical - Wide 2023-04-14

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Patti LuPone Amy Ryan Nathan Lane Denis Ménochet
Directed by Ari Aster

Box Office Gross: $12,337,378

Running Time: 179 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: A24, Square Peg, IPR.VC, Access Entertainment

Genres: Adventure Comedy Fantasy

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6/10

Synopsis

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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