What is Beast rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is an R, with real scares, several jump scares and brutal violence. Keep it for adults.

Beast (2022)

Film · 1h 33m · Rated R

Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Thriller

A father and his daughters fight for survival against a relentless, bloodthirsty lion in South Africa.

Suspenseful and tense. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Netflix.

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Beast parents guide

What we could confirm fits an R: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Beast scary?: Yes, properly. Beast is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Beast?: Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Beast rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is an R, with real scares, several jump scares and brutal violence. Keep it for adults.

What is Beast about?

A recently widowed man and his two teenage daughters travel to a game reserve in South Africa. However, their journey of healing soon turns into a fight for survival when a bloodthirsty lion starts to stalk them.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.