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BPM (Beats per Minute)

2017Movie2 h 23 min

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic847.9Rotten Tomatoes99%84%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Story

Paris, in the early 1990s: a group of young activists is desperately tied to finding the cure against an unknown lethal disease. They target the pharmaceutical labs that are retaining potential cures, and multiply direct actions, with the hope of saving their lives as well as the ones of future generations.

Feels like

  • Poignant Historical Drama
  • Activism & Social Change
  • Intense Emotional Journey
  • Tragedy and Resilience
  • Thought-Provoking Narrative
  • Excellent Performances
  • French Cinema
  • 1990s Paris

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Robin Campillo
Written by
Robin Campillo, Philippe Mangeot
Produced by
Marie-Ange Luciani, Hugues Charbonneau
Music by
Arnaud Rebotini

Everyone

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Facts

August 23, 2017 · 2 h 23 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
August 23, 2017
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

The '90s, Pride Parade, Stupid Neutral +9

  • The '90s
  • Pride Parade
  • Stupid Neutral
  • Alone in a Crowd
  • The Lost Lenore
  • Cigarette of Anxiety
  • We ARE Struggling Together
  • Next Thing They Knew
  • Gentle Giant
  • Hot-Blooded
  • Vader Breath
  • "Take That!" Kiss

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream BPM (Beats per Minute)?"

Questions about BPM (Beats per Minute)

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Where can I stream BPM (Beats per Minute)?

PrimefuboTVKanopyFandango at Home FreeMUBIPluto TVDekkooPlex

In the United States, BPM (Beats per Minute) streams on Prime, fuboTV, MUBI, and Dekkoo, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is BPM (Beats per Minute) worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is BPM (Beats per Minute) plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is BPM (Beats per Minute) in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does BPM (Beats per Minute) use?

The '90sPride ParadeStupid NeutralAlone in a CrowdThe Lost LenoreCigarette of AnxietyWe ARE Struggling TogetherNext Thing They KnewGentle GiantHot-BloodedVader Breath"Take That!" Kissand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including The '90s, Pride Parade, and Stupid Neutral.