Beast is a survival action thriller directed by Baltasar Kormákur, featuring Idris Elba as Dr. Nate Samuels, a widowed father who embarks on a journey to South Africa with his two teenage daughters, Meredith and Norah, to reconnect after the loss of his wife. Their trip takes a perilous turn when they become the target of a rogue lion, driven to kill humans after poachers slaughtered its pride.
As they navigate the dangers of the savanna, the family must rely on their wits and each other to survive the relentless pursuit of the lion. The film combines intense action sequences with themes of family, grief, and the human struggle against nature.