

Beau Is Afraid
“From his darkest fears comes the greatest adventure.”
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.
Where to watch Beau Is Afraid in United States
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Where is Beau Is Afraid streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel, Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, Molotov TV, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Beau Is Afraid
Beau Is Afraid is a 2023 English-language comedy, adventure and fantasy film directed by Ari Aster. The cast is led by Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan. It has a runtime of 2h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Beau Is Afraid was produced by A24, Square Peg, and IPR.VC and made in United States of America and Finland. It was released on April 14, 2023, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ari Aster
- Writers
- Ari Aster
- Release date
- April 14, 2023
- OTT release
- June 13, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Finland
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- A24, Square Peg, IPR.VC
Beau Is Afraid cast & crew
Beau Is Afraid was directed by Ari Aster and written by Ari Aster.
The cast features Joaquin Phoenix as Beau Wassermann, Patti LuPone as Mona Wassermann, Amy Ryan as Grace, Nathan Lane as Roger, Kylie Rogers as Toni, and Denis Ménochet as Jeeves.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bobby Krlic, cinematography is by Pawel Pogorzelski, and it was produced by Len Blavatnik and Danny Cohen.
Is Beau Is Afraid worth watching?
Beau Is Afraid holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 1,336 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 2h 59m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy comedy, adventure, and fantasy, Beau Is Afraid is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Beau Is Afraid
In United States, you can stream Beau Is Afraid on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on June 13, 2023.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Beau Is Afraid

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

Stephen McKinley Henderson
Therapist

Richard Kind
Dr. Cohen
Beau Is Afraid — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Beau Is Afraid in United States?
Beau Is Afraid is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Beau Is Afraid on Kanopy?
Yes — Beau Is Afraid is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Beau Is Afraid in?
Beau Is Afraid is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Beau Is Afraid?
Beau Is Afraid runs 2 hours 59 minutes (179 minutes).
▸What is Beau Is Afraid rated?
Beau Is Afraid is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 1,336 ratings.
▸When did Beau Is Afraid release on OTT?
Beau Is Afraid became available digitally on June 13, 2023.











