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Beats

2019·Movie
1h 40min·NR
IMDb7.1Metacritic748.2Rotten Tomatoes97%75%

Where to watch

PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

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Beats fingerprint

High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, growing up, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Summer 1994, Scotland. Johnno and Spanner are best mates, but Johnno’s family are moving him to a new town and a better life, leaving Spanner behind to face a precarious future. In pursuit of adventure and escape they head out on one last night to an illegal rave before parting ways indefinitely.
1990s ScotlandRave CultureComing-of-Age DramaFriendshipClass DivideNostalgicMelancholyMusic-DrivenSocial Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Brian Welsh, Henry Jay Gordon, Alan J. Wands
Written by:
Brian Welsh, Kieran Hurley, Kieran Hurley
Produced by:
Steven Soderbergh, Norman Merry, Peter Hampden
Composed by:
David Bowtle-McMillan, Joakim Sundström, Aleksandra Stojanović

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Beats

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beats legally?

PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexDarkroomFawesome

Beats is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Beats worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beats rated?

NRStrong languageDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Beats?

1 h 40 min

Beats runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beats?

Critics86
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Beats higher (86) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Beats a box office hit?

Budget$25,000
Box office$310,827

Yes, a big one. It cost about $25,000 to make and earned $310,827 worldwide, 12.4 times its budget.

What language is Beats in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Beats?

22AEAUBEBYDKEEEGGBGGIEKRLTLULV+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beats in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Beats use?

Anger Born of WorryBittersweet EndingLeitmotifMy Beloved SmotherThe Shut-InSurvivor's Guilt

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Beats, including Anger Born of Worry, Bittersweet Ending, Leitmotif.