Idris Elba Stars in New Intense Survival Thriller on Netflix
Netflix added the survival thriller Beast to its streaming catalog on April 7. The film delivers a tense, compact man-versus-nature story.
Idris Elba stars in this intense survival thriller now on Netflix. He leads as a grieving American doctor on a family trip that goes wrong.
Plot
Dr. Nate Daniels travels with his two daughters to a South African game reserve. The trip aims to reconnect the family and honor a late spouse.
A poacher incident leaves a rogue lion targeting humans. Nate must protect his daughters and fight to survive.
Cast and crew
Baltasar Kormákur directed the film. He previously handled experiential action projects.
Idris Elba portrays Nate Daniels. Sharlto Copley plays reserve manager Martin Battles and Iyana Halley and Leah Sava Jeffries play the daughters Meredith and Norah.
Release and runtime
Beast premiered in theaters in the summer of 2022. The film runs about ninety minutes.
Critical and audience response
The movie earned mixed-to-positive notices from viewers and critics. Rotten Tomatoes shows a 68% critics approval rating from over 200 reviews and a 77% audience score.
Critics praised the film’s visceral tension and directorial craft. They also noted issues with plotting, dialogue, and some visual effects.
Selected critical takeaways
- One critic said the thriller moves briskly and delivers a strong fear factor.
- Another called it an old-fashioned creature feature, fun despite predictability.
- A review graded it C+, citing thin dialogue and variable special effects.
Where it fits on Netflix
Beast offers a lean, action-driven option for viewers seeking thrills. Its central performance anchors the film during tense set pieces.
Netflix will also add other survival-leaning films in April. Thrash, starring Phoebe Dynevor, arrives April 10, and Apex with Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton appears April 24.
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