Name: Beats
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 2019-06-19
Duration: 1 h 49 min
Cast: Anthony Anderson, Khalil Everage, Uzo Aduba, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Paul Walter Hauser

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Rise above the noise

An agoraphobic hip-hop prodigy and a disgraced former music manager cross paths in Chicago’s South Side and help each other face demons of their pasts.

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Psychological Journey

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Directed by: Chris Robinson
Written by: Miles Orion Feldsott
Music by: Siddhartha Khosla, Timothy Bullock

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Facts

June 19, 2019 · 1 h 49 min · Strong Language, Drug Use

Released: June 19, 2019
Runtime: 1 h 49 min
Content: Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama, Music
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Beats?"

Questions about Beats

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beats?

Netflix

In the United States, Beats streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Beats worth watching?

75

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is Beats plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Beats?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.