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The Beast Within (1982)

English horror film directed by Philippe Mora

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 36m 96 min
Released
12 February 1982
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

The Beast Within has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 12 February 1982. It is directed by Philippe Mora and stars Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch and Don Gordon.

Cast and crew

Written by
Tom Holland
Produced by
Harvey Bernhard
Distribution
United Artists

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$5 million
Based on
The Beast Within

Release and where to watch

In theatres
12 February 1982
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of The Beast Within?

The Beast Within has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes, or 96 min.

When did The Beast Within release?

The Beast Within released on 12 February 1982.

Who directed The Beast Within?

The Beast Within is directed by Philippe Mora.

Who is in the cast of The Beast Within?

The cast of The Beast Within includes Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, Don Gordon, L. Q. Jones, Luke Askew and Meshach Taylor.

What is the budget of The Beast Within?

The budget of The Beast Within is reported as $5 million.

What is The Beast Within rated in the US?

The Beast Within is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

Is The Beast Within based on a true story or a book?

The Beast Within is based on The Beast Within.

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Updated 10 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.