6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Beast (2026)
Beast (2026)
Overview
Beast is a 2026 sports action drama directed by Tyler Atkins, centered on retired MMA champion Patton James, a commercial fisherman, who returns to the cage to protect his brother from danger. Russell Crowe stars as Patton, with Mojean Aria as Malon James and Daniel MacPherson as coach Sammy.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
6.2
Overview
Beast is a 2026 sports action drama directed by Tyler Atkins, centered on retired MMA champion Patton James, a commercial fisherman, who returns to the cage to protect his brother from danger. Russell Crowe stars as Patton, with Mojean Aria as Malon James and Daniel MacPherson as coach Sammy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The narrative's focus on a fighter's return to the ring to safeguard his family underscores themes of personal responsibility and traditional values, establishing a right-leaning orientation. This individualist solution to familial threats determines the film's subtle conservative alignment.
The cast incorporates ethnic diversity with Mojean Aria alongside predominantly white actors in lead roles. The narrative adheres to conventional sports drama tropes, emphasizing redemption and family without critiquing traditional identities or foregrounding inclusion themes.
Secondary
The narrative centers on a working-class nuclear family strained by financial woes and health issues, with the protagonist's protective actions for his wife, children, and estranged brother underscoring loyalty, provision, and redemption through familial duty. Traditional roles of husband as provider and family as moral anchor drive the emotional core, tempered by the risks of his violent past.
Beast contains no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story revolves around family redemption and MMA competition without any queer representation or elements.
No transgender characters or themes appear in the film. The story centers on an MMA fighter's return to the ring to protect his brother, with no elements addressing transsexual identity or experiences.
Female characters include Luciana, Patton's wife, who offers emotional support, and Rose, an ex-MMA fighter who serves as a trainer and corner person. No scenes depict them engaging in or winning physical combat against male opponents.
Beast features an original ensemble of male MMA fighters and family members, with no adaptations, historical figures, or legacy characters involving gender alterations.
Beast presents an original story about MMA fighters with newly created characters, lacking any source material or prior canon that establishes racial baselines for race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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5.9
6.5
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