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Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story

2025·Movie
1h 28min·PG-13
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story, show business, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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Tells the story of global phenomenon, Lisa Lisa.

15-year-old Puerto Rican Lisa Velez overcomes sexism, racism, and breast cancer to become Latin pop pioneer behind hits like "Can You Feel The Beat," inspiring generations of Latina artists.
Inspiring BiopicMusic-Centric DramaOvercoming AdversityJourney to StardomEmpowering NarrativeLatin Pop HistoryResilience & DeterminationComing-of-Age StorySocial CommentaryHopeful & Uplifting

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story legally?

Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story is included with a subscription to Netflix and Lifetime Movie Club in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story?

1 h 28 min

Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story runs 1 h 28 min.

Is Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.