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Beau Is Afraid

Beau Is Afraid

Comedy · Adventure · Fantasy · 2023

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.

Movie details

Beau Is Afraid

“From his darkest fears comes the greatest adventure.”

2023 Comedy · Adventure · Fantasy 2h 59m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.7 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ari Aster

Written by

Ari Aster

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

Beau Wassermann

Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone

Mona Wassermann

Amy Ryan

Amy Ryan

Grace

Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane

Roger

Kylie Rogers

Kylie Rogers

Toni

Denis Ménochet

Denis Ménochet

Jeeves

Parker Posey

Parker Posey

Elaine Bray

Court is in session

Put Beau Is Afraid on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.