Movie

Beau Is Afraid

“From his darkest fears comes the greatest adventure.”

★ 6.7(1,334)20232h 59m

Beau Is Afraid is streaming on WOW, Sky Go, ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel and Wow Fiction Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Kino on Demand, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Ari Aster
Release date: 2023-04-14
Runtime: 2h 59m
Language: English
Box office: $12,337,378
Budget: $35,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: A24

Beau Is Afraid — trailer

About Beau Is Afraid

Beau Is Afraid is a 2023 movie in the Comedy, Adventure and Fantasy genres, directed by Ari Aster, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone and Amy Ryan. It has a runtime of 2 hours 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 1,334 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beau Is Afraid in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Beau Wassermann

Patti LuPone

Mona Wassermann

Amy Ryan

Grace

Nathan Lane

Roger

Kylie Rogers

Toni

Denis Ménochet

Jeeves

Parker Posey

Elaine Bray

Zoe Lister-Jones

Young Mona

Armen Nahapetian

Teen Beau

Julia Antonelli

Teen Elaine

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Therapist

Richard Kind

Dr. Cohen

Themes & keywords

suicidenightmarefuneraltherapistparanoiaorgasmtraumadark comedysatiresurrealismchildhood traumacrude humorgrieffearoverbearing mother

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beau Is Afraid in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Beau Is Afraid on WOW, Sky Go, ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel and Wow Fiction Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Kino on Demand, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Beau Is Afraid on Netflix?+

Beau Is Afraid is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on WOW, Sky Go, ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel and Wow Fiction Amazon Channel.

How long is Beau Is Afraid?+

Beau Is Afraid has a runtime of 2 hours 59 minutes (179 minutes).

Who stars in Beau Is Afraid?+

Beau Is Afraid stars Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan, Nathan Lane and Kylie Rogers.

When did Beau Is Afraid come out?+

Beau Is Afraid is a 2023 movie directed by Ari Aster.

What genre is Beau Is Afraid?+

Beau Is Afraid is Comedy, Adventure and Fantasy film.

Who directed Beau Is Afraid?+

Beau Is Afraid was directed by Ari Aster.