Beau Is Afraid

6.7 2023 Ari Aster 2h 59m
Comedy Adventure Fantasy
Beau Is Afraid

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 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
Zoe Lister-Jones Zoe Lister-Jones Young Mona

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Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with Beau Is Afraid

Harold and Maude
Harold and Maude 1971
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