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The Beast

5.419751h 38mNRMovieDramaFantasyHorror

The head of a failing French family thinks that fate has smiled down on him when the daughter of a wealthy man agrees to be married to his son. The daughter and her aunt then travel out to the French countryside to meet with the family, unaware that a mysterious 'beast' is stalking the vicinity.

DirectorWalerian Borowczyk
WriterWalerian Borowczyk
ProducerAnatole Dauman

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KanopyKanopy
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Cast · Directed by Walerian Borowczyk

SL
Sirpa Lane
Romilda de l'Esperance
LH
Lisbeth Hummel
Lucy Broadhurst
EKElisabeth Kaza
Elisabeth Kaza
Virginia Broadhurst
PB
Pierre Benedetti
Mathurin de l'Esperance
GTGuy Tréjan
Guy Tréjan
Marquis Pierre de l'Esperance
RARoland Armontel
Roland Armontel
Priest
MDMarcel Dalio
Marcel Dalio
Duc Rammendelo
RC
Robert Capia
Roberto
PRPascale Rivault
Pascale Rivault
Clarisse De l'Esperance
HF
Hassane Fall
Ifany
AB
Anna Baldaccini
Théodore
TB
Thierry Bourdon
Modeste

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The Beast — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Beast?

The Beast is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Beast on Netflix?

No, The Beast is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Beast on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Beast isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Beast for free?

The Beast is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.