Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

I gotta take care of mine.

Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) poster

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.

Director: Benh Zeitlin
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dan Romer, Benh Zeitlin
Cinematography: Ben Richardson
Editing: Crockett Doob, Affonso Gonçalves
Production: Cinereach, Court 13 Pictures, Journeyman Pictures, Seville International
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $21M
Original Language: en

Themes

Magical Realism and Wonders, Ecstatic, Joyous, and Vibrant Moments

Keywords

explosive, refugee camp, hurricane, flooding, global warming, based on play or musical, bayou, crab, prehistoric creature, storm, celebration, magic realism, auroch, tough love, defrost

Trailer

Beasts of the Southern Wild Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beasts of the Southern Wild about?
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.
Who directed Beasts of the Southern Wild?
Beasts of the Southern Wild was directed by Benh Zeitlin.
Who stars in Beasts of the Southern Wild?
Beasts of the Southern Wild stars Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly, Gina Montana, Lowell Landes, Pamela Harper.
How long is Beasts of the Southern Wild?
Beasts of the Southern Wild has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Beasts of the Southern Wild?
Beasts of the Southern Wild is a Drama, Fantasy film.
What is the budget of Beasts of the Southern Wild?
Beasts of the Southern Wild had a budget of $2M.
How much did Beasts of the Southern Wild gross?
Beasts of the Southern Wild grossed $21M worldwide.
Where was Beasts of the Southern Wild produced?
Beasts of the Southern Wild was produced in Canada, United States of America.
What are the themes of Beasts of the Southern Wild?
The themes of Beasts of the Southern Wild include: Magical Realism and Wonders, Ecstatic, Joyous, and Vibrant Moments.