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Beau Is Afraid (2023)

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Beau is Afraid
Beau Is Afraid
R
Comedy
Drama
Horror

Release Date
April 21, 2023
Director
Ari Aster
Runtime
2hr 59min
Main Genre
Drama
Studio
A24, Access Industries, IPR.VC
Writers
Ari Aster
Tagline
From his darkest fears comes the greatest adventure

Summary

Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic, Kafkaesque odyssey back home.

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