Beat

1997Movie1 h 56 min

54
MediocreGoodWatch score
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Min, a tough guy whose widowed mother is a drunk. The story traces his journey from high school to the underworld as one of his friends introduces him to life in the mob. Complicating Min's life further is his romance with Romi, a girl from an upper-class family with dreams of going to a prestigious college.

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  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Directed by
Kim Sung-soo
Written by
Sim San
Produced by
Cho Min-hwan
Music by
Oh Won-chol

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Facts

May 3, 1997 · 1 h 56 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
May 3, 1997
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
2 countries

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Questions about Beat

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Where can I stream Beat?

In the United States, Beat is free with ads on OnDemandKorea and Amasian TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Beat worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Beat good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Beat in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.