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Beat the World (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 5.4

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Released in 2011, Beat the World is a drama and music film directed by Robert Adetuyi, running about 91 minutes. “Feel the beat, live the dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Three dance crews – one Latin American, one European and one Canadian – prepare to battle at the International Beat the World competition in Detroit. Along the way, they struggle with gambling debt, bad break-ups and their own egos. In the final showdown to become world champions they find that their lifelong hopes, dreams and even lives, are at stake.

Who’s in it. Beat the World stars Tyrone Marshall Brown as Yuson, Mishael Morgan as Maya, Nikki Grant as Cherry and Chase Armitage as Justin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Beat the World has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 the World page.

If you liked it. Fans of Beat the World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Beat the World (2011)?
In US, Beat the World is available to 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 the World worth watching?
Beat the World holds an audience score of 5.4 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 the World?
Beat the World stars Tyrone Marshall Brown, Mishael Morgan, Nikki Grant, Chase Armitage and Ray Johnson.
When was Beat the World released?
Beat the World was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.