Beat Street (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1984, Beat Street is a drama and music film directed by Stan Lathan, running about 105 minutes. “Takin' the beat to the streets!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.
Who’s in it. Beat Street stars Guy Davis as Kenny Kirkland, Rae Dawn Chong as Tracy Carlson, Saundra Santiago as Carmen Cararro and Doug E. Fresh as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Beat Street has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beat Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beat Street tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beat Street (1984)?
- In US, Beat Street is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beat Street worth watching?
- Beat Street holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beat Street?
- Beat Street stars Guy Davis, Rae Dawn Chong, Saundra Santiago, Doug E. Fresh and Mary Alice.
- When was Beat Street released?
- Beat Street was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.