Beast is a survival thriller film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, starring Idris Elba in the lead role. The story centers on Dr. Nate Samuels (Idris Elba), a recently widowed father, who takes his two daughters, Meredith (Iyana Halley) and Norah (Leah Sava Jeffries), on a trip to a South African game reserve. The trip is meant to reconnect the family and honor Nate’s late wife, but it quickly turns into a nightmare when they encounter a rogue lion on a killing spree.

The lion, having survived poachers, has developed a vengeful instinct against all humans. As it stalks the family through the wilderness, Nate must use his wits and survival skills to protect his daughters. The intense battle between man and beast unfolds in a series of heart-pounding confrontations, with the stunning African landscape providing a stark contrast to the brutal nature of survival.

Beast explores themes of family, grief, and the primal fight for survival, delivering both emotional depth and thrilling action sequences. Idris Elba’s performance as a father struggling to protect his family in the face of overwhelming danger adds a human element to the film’s intense, fast-paced narrative.