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Beat Street

1984·Movie
1h 45min·PG
66
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Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Takin' the beat to the streets!

An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.
Hip-Hop CultureComing-of-AgeSouth BronxMusic-DrivenInspirational1980sBreakdancingOptimisticUrban Life

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Beat Street legally?

Beat Street is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beat Street worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beat Street rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Beat Street?

1 h 45 min

Beat Street runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beat Street?

Critics63
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Beat Street higher (72) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Beat Street a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$17 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Beat Street in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Beat Street?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beat Street in 115 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.