Beats

2019·Movie
30min
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Beats fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design and editing

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

A series of attacks terrorize Munich. Max, having survived the first shots fired at the audience in the electro club Beats, hides in a storage room with his new friend Sefi and other party attendees. The immediate danger puts the humanity of all trapped people to the test and Max has to decide whether he wants to save himself or try to save a stranger, as well. Shortly before arriving at home, Alexa hears of the attack on the club she left her brother Max at. She decides to go back, accompanied by her boyfriend Raphik, who joins her in the end despite his misgivings.
Intense ThrillerSurvival DramaUrban CrisisPsychological StudyReal-Time TensionMoral DilemmaHumanity Under PressureEmotional ReckoningGritty Realism

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Beats

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beats legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Filmzie. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beats worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (Rotten Tomatoes 97% and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beats rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Beats?

0 h 30 min

Beats runs 0 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beats?

Critics94
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Beats higher (94) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Beats in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Beats?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beats in 85 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.

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