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Beau Is Afraid 2023

Movie · 179 min · English · April 1, 2023

Directed by Ari AsterWritten by Ari Aster

Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Armen Nahapetian, Patti LuPone, Zoe Lister-Jones, Amy Ryan

A 2023 American surrealist tragicomedy film, Beau Is Afraid was written, directed, and co-produced by Ari Aster. Joaquin Phoenix plays the lead role of Beau, a mild-mannered man plagued by paranoia who ventures into a bizarre journey home to his mother’s house. The supporting cast features Patti LuPone, Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Kylie Rogers, Parker Posey, Michael Gandolfini, Zoe Lister-Jones, Armen Nahapetian, and Richard Kind. The story unfolds as Beau confronts his deepest anxieties during this surreal trip.

The film was released by A24 and made its debut at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on April 1, 2023. It had a limited release in the United States beginning April 14, 2023, followed by a wider release the subsequent week. Critics responded favorably to the film, though it underperformed commercially, earning $12 million compared to its production cost of $35 million. Joaquin Phoenix was recognized with a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal.