Beasts of the Southern Wild
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Adventure
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.
Beasts of the Southern Wild is a 2012 fantasy-drama following six-year-old Hushpuppy as she navigates the collapse of her world in a southern Delta community. When her father falls ill and prehistoric creatures emerge from melting ice caps, she embarks on a journey to find her lost mother. The film blends magical realism with themes of resilience and childhood in the face of environmental and personal upheaval.
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Quvenzhané WallisHushpuppy
Dwight HenryWink
Levy EasterlyJean Battiste- Gina MontanaMiss Bathsheeba
Lowell LandesWalrus- Pamela HarperLittle Jo
- Amber HenryLZA
Jonshel AlexanderJoy Strong- Nicholas ClarkBoy with Bell
- Joseph BrownWinston
- Henry D. ColemanPeter T
- Kaliana BrowerT-Lou
- Phillip LawrenceDr. Maloney
- Hannah HolbyOpen Arms Babysitter
- Jimmy Lee MooreSgt. Major
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When was Beasts of the Southern Wild released?
The film was released on June 29, 2012.
Where can I watch Beasts of the Southern Wild?
As a 2012 theatrical release, the film is available through various streaming platforms, rental services, and digital purchase options; check your preferred streaming app for current availability.
What is the main plot about?
The story follows Hushpuppy, a young girl living in 'the Bathtub', a declining Delta community, who must cope with her father's illness and a surge of mythical creatures as the natural world unravels around her.
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