Beefcake (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1998, Beefcake is a drama, history and documentary film directed by Thom Fitzgerald, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A look at the 1950s muscle men's magazines and the representative industry which were popular supposedly as health and fitness magazines, but were in reality primarily being purchased by the still-underground homosexual community. Chief among the purveyors of this literature was Bob Mizer, who maintained a magazine and developed sexually inexplicit men's films for over 40 years. Aided by his mother, the two maintained a stable of not so innocent studs.
Who’s in it. Beefcake stars Joshua Peace as Neil E. O'Hara, Daniel MacIvor as Bob Mizer, Jack Griffin Mazeika as Red (as J. Griffin Mazeika) and Carroll Godsman as Delia Mizer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Beefcake has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beefcake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beefcake tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beefcake (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beefcake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beefcake worth watching?
- Beefcake holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beefcake?
- Beefcake stars Joshua Peace, Daniel MacIvor, Jack Griffin Mazeika, Carroll Godsman and Jonathan Torrens.
- When was Beefcake released?
- Beefcake was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.