The Beast (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she had known him forever.
Rated NR • 2024 • 2h 26m
The Beast (2024) is an adult-minded, satirical near-future drama that explores emotional suppression through a DNA “purification” machine; lead Gabrielle undergoes immersive treatments and then forms a powerful, uncanny bond with Louis. The film is unrated but contains recurring mature material parents should note: brief partial nudity and on-screen kissing, moderate profanity, scenes of drug/alcohol use, a threatening gun scene and a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Beast appropriate for kids?
The Beast (2024) is an adult-minded, satirical near-future drama that explores emotional suppression through a DNA “purification” machine; lead Gabrielle undergoes immersive treatments and then forms a powerful, uncanny bond with Louis. The film is unrated but contains recurring… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Beast
What happens in The Beast, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:18 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:20 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in The Beast
Brief and non-explicit sexual content appears intermittently. IMDb notes a sexual dance early (0:18:00), a scene where a woman strips to a thin undergarment to swim and a sequence where wet clothing reveals a breast (reported at ~1:12:00); there is also kissing and undressing on a sofa and two women kissing (~1:17:00). Nothing is explicit or prolonged, but partial nudity is visible in a few shots.
Violence and gore in The Beast
Moderate and mostly non-graphic human threats with one upsetting animal image. IMDb reports a threatening scene involving a gun and a scene where a character steps on a graphically mutilated pigeon, getting blood and innards on their foot. These moments are brief but blunt; the pigeon image in particular may be disturbing to animal lovers.
Language in The Beast
Occasional moderate profanity, including instances of the word 'fuck' among lesser swearing according to IMDb. The use is sparing rather than constant but includes strong language in tense scenes.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Beast
Mild substance use is shown: characters drink alcohol and there is at least one scene of hallucinogenic pill use noted in IMDb. These are presented as part of characters' coping or altered-state sequences rather than glamorized addiction arcs.
Mature themes in The Beast
Strong, sustained mature themes run through the film: forced emotional control, memory/past-life immersion, trauma and questions about identity and humanity. The central device — Gabrielle’s DNA purification and immersion into past lives — creates intense, sometimes disorienting sequences about loss, repression and interpersonal violence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Beast appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Beast is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. The Beast (2024) is an adult-minded, satirical near-future drama that explores emotional suppression through a DNA “purification” machine; lead Gabrielle undergoes immersive treatments and then forms a powerful, uncanny…
What age rating does The Beast have?
The Beast is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Beast about?
The Beast (2024) is an adult-minded, satirical near-future drama that explores emotional suppression through a DNA “purification” machine; lead Gabrielle undergoes immersive treatments and then forms a powerful, uncanny bond with Louis. The film is unrated but contains recurring mature material parents should note…
Is there sex or nudity in The Beast?
Brief and non-explicit sexual content appears intermittently. IMDb notes a sexual dance early (0:18:00), a scene where a woman strips to a thin undergarment to swim and a sequence where wet clothing reveals a breast (reported at ~1:12:00); there is also…
How violent is The Beast?
Moderate and mostly non-graphic human threats with one upsetting animal image. IMDb reports a threatening scene involving a gun and a scene where a character steps on a graphically mutilated pigeon, getting blood and innards on their foot. These moments are…
Is the language in The Beast appropriate for kids?
Occasional moderate profanity, including instances of the word 'fuck' among lesser swearing according to IMDb. The use is sparing rather than constant but includes strong language in tense scenes.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Beast?
Mild substance use is shown: characters drink alcohol and there is at least one scene of hallucinogenic pill use noted in IMDb. These are presented as part of characters' coping or altered-state sequences rather than glamorized addiction arcs.
What mature themes appear in The Beast?
Strong, sustained mature themes run through the film: forced emotional control, memory/past-life immersion, trauma and questions about identity and humanity. The central device — Gabrielle’s DNA purification and immersion into past lives — creates intense…
How long is The Beast?
The Beast runs 146 minutes, directed by Bertrand Bonello, released in 2024.
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