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Beau Is Afraid

20232h 59mComedy · Adventure · Fantasy
directed by Ari Aster

“From his darkest fears comes the greatest adventure.”

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Ratings report

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6.6 / 10
TMDB
6.7 / 10
1,347 votes
IMDb
6.6 / 10
77,487 votes
Metacritic
63 / 100
Rotten Tomatoes
67%

The scorecard 6.6 / 10

Content 3 Form 3.6
CONTENT · 3 Originality3Character3Continuity4Suspense1Message4FORM · 3.6 Acting5Cinematography3Sound3Directing3Design4Overall6.6 / 10
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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.

Cast

Joaquin Phoenix·Beau Wassermann
Patti LuPone·Mona Wassermann
Amy Ryan·Grace
Nathan Lane·Roger
Kylie Rogers·Toni
Denis Ménochet·Jeeves
Parker Posey·Elaine Bray
Zoe Lister-Jones·Young Mona
Armen Nahapetian·Teen Beau
Julia Antonelli·Teen Elaine

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