Beau Is Afraid is a 2023 American epic surrealist tragicomedy film that was written, directed, and co-produced by Ari Aster. The story revolves around the timid yet paranoid Beau, who embarks on a surreal journey to return to his mother’s home, confronting his deepest fears along the way. While Beau Is Afraid garnered generally favorable reviews from critics, it unfortunately underperformed at the Box Office, earning only $12 million against a production budget of $50 million.
Distributed by A24, Beau Is Afraid had it’s premiere at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on April 1, 2023, and started a limited theatrical release in the United States on April 14, 2023, followed by a wider release the next week. Joaquin Phoenix’s performance earned him a nomination for a Golden Globe.
