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Beach Rats

2017Movie1 h 39 minR

71
GoodGoodWatch score

A slow-burning, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

On the outskirts of Brooklyn, Frankie, an aimless teenager, suffocates under the oppressive glare cast by his family and a toxic group of delinquent friends. Struggling with his own identity, Frankie begins to scour hookup sites for older men.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Themes
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Identity Crisis
  • Toxic Masculinity
  • Summer in Brooklyn
  • Sexual Exploration
  • Social Isolation
  • Bleak Realism

Cast

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Directed by
Eliza Hittman
Written by
Eliza Hittman

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Facts

August 25, 2017 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
August 25, 2017
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$486,623
Available in
17 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Beach Rats?"

Questions about Beach Rats

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beach Rats?

In the United States, Beach Rats is free with ads on Kanopy 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 12 other countries.

Is Beach Rats worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is Beach Rats good for date night?

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Not really: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Beach Rats plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.