The Beast (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.1

The Beast poster

Released in 2011, The Beast is an action and thriller film directed by Hwang Yoo-Sik, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Bo-ra and her brother, Tae-hun, lose their grandmother they have been living with since their parents’ death. But soon after he gets shocking news that Bo-ra has been kidnapped. The kidnappers plan to use Bo-ra in an online porno and threaten to post it on the web by 10 pm on the following day. Tae-hun embarks on an urgent mission to find his sister and get her back from the kidnappers!

Who’s in it. The Beast stars Jung Suk-won as Kang Tae-hoon, Jeon Se-hong as Se-yeon, Nalie Lee as Bo-ra and Kim Yeong-Hoon as Jae-gyoo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Beast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beast page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Beast tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Beast (2011)?
In US, The Beast is available to rent or buy from YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Beast worth watching?
The Beast holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Beast?
The Beast stars Jung Suk-won, Jeon Se-hong, Nalie Lee, Kim Yeong-Hoon and Yoo Sang-jae.
When was The Beast released?
The Beast was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.