Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) movie poster

Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

"I gotta take care of mine."
ThumbScore
👍 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 86% (RT: 87%, MC: 86) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Benh Zeitlin
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
Canada, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (1,132 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
87%
Metacritic
86
Cast
Quvenzhané Wallis as Hushpuppy
Dwight Henry as Wink
Levy Easterly as Jean Battiste
Gina Montana as Miss Bathsheeba
Lowell Landes as Walrus
Pamela Harper as Little Jo
Jonshel Alexander as Joy Strong
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,132 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
Overview
Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of Beasts of the Southern Wild, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for Beasts of the Southern Wild was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Beasts of the Southern Wild is a 2012 drama, fantasy film directed by Benh Zeitlin. Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her.

When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother. The film has been rated by 1,132 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Beasts of the Southern Wild delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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