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Beat Street

1984Movie1 h 45 minPG

DramaMusic
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic686.8Rotten Tomatoes57%83%

A nostalgic, hopeful drama movie about history and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Hip-Hop Culture
  • Coming-of-Age
  • South Bronx
  • Music-Driven
  • Inspirational
  • 1980s
  • Breakdancing
  • Optimistic
  • Urban Life

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Stan Lathan
Written by
Andrew Davis, Paul Golding, David Gilbert
Produced by
David V. Picker, Michael Holman
Music by
Harry Belafonte, Webster Lewis, Arthur Baker

Everyone

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Facts

June 8, 1984 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
June 8, 1984
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$17 million
Available in
115 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Beat Street?"

Questions about Beat Street

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beat Street?

PrimeXumo PlayScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Tubi TV

In the United States, Beat Street streams on Prime, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on Xumo Play and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Beat Street worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Beat Street okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Beat Street?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.