How long is Beasts of the Southern Wild?

Beasts of the Southern Wild is 1 h 33 min long (93 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:33 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Beasts of the Southern Wild rated?

Beasts of the Southern Wild is rated PG-13 in the US.

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Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) runs 1 h 33 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.8 from 1,191 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 1 h 33 min — ends 9:33 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Adventure
Released: June 29, 2012
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 1,191 votes
Director: Benh Zeitlin
Starring: Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly, Gina Montana
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Fantasy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads).

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How long is Beasts of the Southern Wild?: Beasts of the Southern Wild is 1 h 33 min long (93 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:33 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Beasts of the Southern Wild rated?: Beasts of the Southern Wild is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Beasts of the Southern Wild a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Fantasy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Beasts of the Southern Wild?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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