Off Beat (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1986, Off Beat is a comedy film directed by Michael Dinner, running about 92 minutes. “The Real Life Adventures Of A Make-Believe Cop.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joe Gower's job is skating through library shelves, fetching books. A police officer/friend of his is chosen to participate in a charity dance performance. Gower agrees to take his place in the show by posing as a police officer. He falls for a female officer in the show and gets into various scrapes with fellow cops and also crooks. And he dances.
Who’s in it. Off Beat stars Judge Reinhold as Joe Gower, Meg Tilly as Rachel Wareham, Cleavant Derricks as Abe Washington and Joe Mantegna as Pete Peterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Off Beat has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Off Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Off Beat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Off Beat (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Off Beat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Off Beat worth watching?
- Off Beat holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Off Beat?
- Off Beat stars Judge Reinhold, Meg Tilly, Cleavant Derricks, Joe Mantegna and John Turturro.
- When was Off Beat released?
- Off Beat was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.