How to Watch ‘Beast’ — Stream on Peacock or Buy Online
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- In “Beast,” Idris Elba plays a father who must protect his family from a deadly lion.
- The film is available to watch now with a Peacock Premium subscription ($5 per month).
- You can also buy the film on Amazon, Apple TV, Google, and Vudu for $20.
Beast is a new thriller starring Idris Elba and is available to watch at home now through Peacock. To stream it, you need a Peacock Premium subscription for $5 a month. You can also buy a digital copy of the film from online retailers like Amazon.
Elba plays Dr. Nate Samuels, a recently widowed father visiting a South African game reserve with his two daughters. The journey takes a dangerous turn when a bloodthirsty lion begins to pursue their party. With a deadly predator on the hunt, the family struggles to survive.
Check out the “Beast” trailer
Beast is directed by Baltasar Kormákur, known for previous films such as Everest and 2 Guns. Starring alongside Elba are Sharlto Copley, Iyana Halley and Leah Sava Jeffries. The screenplay was written by Ryan Engle from a story by Jaime Primak Sullivan.
How to watch “Beast”.
You can watch Beast at home with a Peacock Premium ($5/month) or Premium Plus ($10/month) plan. The former is ad-supported while the latter is ad-free.
Although Peacock offers a free entry-level plan with ads and a limited selection of content, Beast is only available with a paid membership.
Subscribers can stream the film in up to 4K with Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR) on compatible displays. The Peacock app is available on most smart TVs, smartphones, game consoles and tablets. A full list of supported devices can be found on the Peacock website.
Can I rent or buy Beast online?
Beast can be purchased online from digital retailers such as Amazon, Apple TV, Google and Vudu. The film costs $20 in up to 4K quality.
If you decide to purchase the film digitally, you can watch and rewatch it as many times as you like. Note, however, that a rental version will be available from November 4th.
If you’re only planning to watch the film once, we recommend you consider the rental option, as it will likely cost around $6. You typically have 30 days to start watching a rental and then 48 hours to finish it after you click play.
Is Beast based on a true story?
“Beast” is not based on a true story. However, as mentioned in this interview with Jaime Primak Sullivan, the film’s executive producer, he is inspired by the very real problem of poaching in South Africa and the damage it is causing to the ecosystem.
Is Beast worth seeing?
As of this writing, Beast has a “69% Fresh” rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Overall, critics say the film has a simple premise without much substance, but it’s a solid choice if you want to see Idris Elba fight a lion. And really, who doesn’t?
The survival thriller has a higher rating of “77%” for its heart-pounding action.