The Nature of the Beast
1988, English. Directed by Franco Rosso.
Something is savaging the sheep on the moors... Only 14 year old Bill is determined to find out...
A boy reads about the attacks of a unknown animal on livestock in the town. He plans to run his own investigation. The so called beast however is also used as a metaphor for every day problems the townsfolk face.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 20 February 1988
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Janni Howker
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What The Nature of the Beast is based on
The Nature of the Beast is adapted from a novel.
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The Nature of the Beast runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The Nature of the Beast isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 February 1988. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Nature of the Beast?
If you liked The Nature of the Beast, try Won't Back Down, The River, A Wrinkle in Time.
Who directed The Nature of the Beast?
The Nature of the Beast (1988) was directed by Franco Rosso and stars Lynton Dearden, Tony Melody, Freddie Fletcher.
What is The Nature of the Beast based on?
The Nature of the Beast is adapted from a novel.