Beau Is Afraid (2023)

Name: Beau Is Afraid
Director: Ari Aster
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2023-04-14
Duration: 2 h 59 min
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan, Nathan Lane

Comedy Adventure Fantasy

Director: Ari Aster

Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan, Nathan Lane

6.6

67%

Runtime179 min

Rating15

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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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Fans of director Ari Aster's surreal, darkly comedic vision will find much to appreciate in the 2023 film 'Beau Is Afraid', which stars acclaimed actor Joaquin Phoenix in a mind-bending odyssey exploring themes of anxiety and the complexities of family. Aster's singular style and Phoenix's captivating performance make this a uniquely compelling cinematic experience.

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Beau Is Afraid is a 2023 American epic surrealist tragicomedy film written, directed, and co-produced by Ari Aster. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as the title character, and also includes a supporting cast consisting of Patti LuPone, Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Kylie Rogers, Parker Posey, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Hayley Squires, Michael Gandolfini, Zoe Lister-Jones, Armen Nahapetian, and Richard Kind. Its plot follows the mild-mannered but paranoia-ridden Beau as he embarks on a surreal odyssey to get home to his mother's house, realizing his greatest fears along the way.