Beau Is Afraid
A mild-mannered but deeply anxious man sets out on a surreal journey to get home to his mother's house, meeting his worst fears along the way.
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A mild-mannered but deeply anxious man sets out on a surreal journey to get home to his mother's house, meeting his worst fears along the way.
Why watch Ari Aster directs Joaquin Phoenix, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for the title role.
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- Where can I watch Beau Is Afraid?
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- What is Beau Is Afraid about?
- A mild-mannered but deeply anxious man sets out on a surreal journey to get home to his mother's house, meeting his worst fears along the way.
- Who is in the cast of Beau Is Afraid?
- Beau Is Afraid stars Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan, Nathan Lane and Kylie Rogers.
- Who directed Beau Is Afraid?
- Beau Is Afraid was directed by Ari Aster.
- When did Beau Is Afraid come out?
- Beau Is Afraid was released on 20 April 2023.
- How long is Beau Is Afraid?
- Beau Is Afraid runs 179 minutes (2 h 59 min).
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