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The Five Heartbeats

1991Movie2 h 1 minR

DramaMusic
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes39%95%
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes39%95%

Summary

In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky start, the group improves, turns pro, and rises to become a top flight music sensation. Along the way, however, the guys learn many hard lessons about the reality of the music industry.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Crew

Directed by
Robert Townsend
Written by
Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend
Produced by
Loretha C. Jones, Robert Townsend
Music by
Stanley Clarke

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March 29, 1991 · 2 h 1 min · R

Released
March 29, 1991
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
29 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Five Heartbeats?"

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Where can I stream The Five Heartbeats?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Five Heartbeats from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Five Heartbeats worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 39%). Audiences rate it higher (86 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is The Five Heartbeats good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.