Beast

"Be careful what you unleash"

May 11 2018 R 1h 47m
Crime, Drama, Mystery

A troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider suspected of a series of brutal murders.

Official Trailer
Plot

In her tiny island community, twenty-something Moll "Jessie Buckley" quickly falls for charming newcomer Pascal "Johnny Flynn". When he is named the top suspect in several murders around town, she defends him to her family but becomes doubtful as she sees his true colors. Geraldine James, Trystan Gravelle, and Shannon Tarbet also star. Written and directed by Michael Pearce.

Written by

Michael Pearce

Directed by

Michael Pearce

Cast

Jessie Buckley, Geraldine James, Oliver Maltman

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Agile Films, Stray Bear Productions, BFI, Film4 Productions, BFI Film Fund

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award8 wins & 25 nominations total

Trailers
Official UK Trailer
Official Trailer
Official MUBI Trailer
Featurettes
Jessie Buckley & Michael Pearce on Beast | Film4 Interview Special
BEAST Q&A | BFI London Film Festival 2017
Mark Kermode reviews Beast (2017) | BFI Player
Beast director Michael Pearce | The BFI Podcast
In conversation with ... Beast stars Jessie Buckley and Johnny Flynn and director Michael Pearce
Scores
# of Votes
17,716
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
74
Popularity
NA