Friendly Beast (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, Friendly Beast is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Gabriela Amaral Almeida, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A restaurant owner going over the edge when an armed robbery is attempted at his establishment. He holds everyone captive at gunpoint – criminals and customers alike – and situations corrode into a nightmare state, guided by manipulation and raw compulsion.
Who’s in it. Friendly Beast stars Murilo Benício as Inácio, Luciana Paes as Sara, Irandhir Santos as Djair and Camila Morgado as Veronica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Friendly Beast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friendly Beast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friendly Beast tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friendly Beast (2018)?
- In US, Friendly Beast is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Friendly Beast worth watching?
- Friendly Beast holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friendly Beast?
- Friendly Beast stars Murilo Benício, Luciana Paes, Irandhir Santos, Camila Morgado and Jiddú Pinheiro.
- When was Friendly Beast released?
- Friendly Beast was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.