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Beau Is Afraid

6.720232h 59mRMovieComedyAdventureFantasy

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.

DirectorAri Aster
WriterAri Aster
ProducersTimo Argillander·Len Blavatnik

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Cast · Directed by Ari Aster

JPJoaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Beau Wassermann
PLPatti LuPone
Patti LuPone
Mona Wassermann
ARAmy Ryan
Amy Ryan
Grace
NLNathan Lane
Nathan Lane
Roger
KRKylie Rogers
Kylie Rogers
Toni
DMDenis Ménochet
Denis Ménochet
Jeeves
PPParker Posey
Parker Posey
Elaine Bray
ZLZoe Lister-Jones
Zoe Lister-Jones
Young Mona
ANArmen Nahapetian
Armen Nahapetian
Teen Beau
JAJulia Antonelli
Julia Antonelli
Teen Elaine
SHStephen McKinley Henderson
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Therapist
RKRichard Kind
Richard Kind
Dr. Cohen

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Beau Is Afraid is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and Fandango at Home Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Beau Is Afraid is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

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Beau Is Afraid is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.