

The Beast
“War brings out the beast in every man.”
During the war in Afghanistan a Soviet tank crew commanded by a tyrannical officer find themselves lost and in a struggle against a band of Mujahadeen guerrillas in the mountains.
Where to watch The Beast in United States
Click a service to open The Beast there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Beast streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About The Beast
The Beast is a 1988 English-language war and drama film directed by Kevin Reynolds. The cast is led by George Dzundza, Jason Patric, Steven Bauer. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
The Beast was produced by Brightstar Films and made in United States of America. It was released on September 14, 1988, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Kevin Reynolds
- Writers
- William Mastrosimone
- Release date
- September 14, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Brightstar Films
The Beast cast & crew
The Beast was directed by Kevin Reynolds and written by William Mastrosimone.
The cast features George Dzundza as Daskal, Jason Patric as Konstantin Koverchenko, Steven Bauer as Khan Taj, Stephen Baldwin as Anthony Golikov, Don Harvey as Kaminski, and Kabir Bedi as Akbar.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Isham, cinematography is by Douglas Milsome, and it was produced by John Fiedler.
Is The Beast worth watching?
The Beast holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 214 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war and drama, The Beast is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Beast
In United States, you can stream The Beast on Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Beast

George Dzundza
Daskal

Jason Patric
Konstantin Koverchenko

Steven Bauer
Khan Taj

Stephen Baldwin
Anthony Golikov

Don Harvey
Kaminski

Kabir Bedi
Akbar

Erick Avari
Samad

Chaim Jeraffi
Moustafa
Shoshi Marciano
Sherina
Yitzhak Ne'eman
Iskandar

David Sherrill
Helicopter Pilot
Moshe Vapnik
Hasan
The Beast — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Beast in United States?
The Beast is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Beast on Tubi TV?
Yes — The Beast is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is The Beast in?
The Beast is originally in English, with audio tracks including Pushto, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Beast?
The Beast runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is The Beast rated?
The Beast is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 214 ratings.











