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The Beast

The Beast

Action · Thriller · 2026

When a militia of unidentified hostiles coordinates a coup against the United States, the president must fight back by utilizing the highly classified offensive capabilities of his armored limousine, nicknamed The Beast.

Movie details

The Beast

“You know Air Force One. Now meet...”

2026 Action · Thriller 1h 39m

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

When a militia of unidentified hostiles coordinates a coup against the United States, the president must fight back by utilizing the highly classified offensive capabilities of his armored limousine, nicknamed The Beast.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over The Beast?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Renny Harlin

Written by

Umair Aleem

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

President of the United States

Joel Kinnaman

Joel Kinnaman

Agent Taft

Guy Burnet

Guy Burnet

Cast

Eoin Macken

Eoin Macken

Cast

Colin Morgan

Colin Morgan

Cast

Court is in session

Put The Beast on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.