Beeper (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 5

Beeper poster

Released in 2002, Beeper is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Jack Sholder, running about 94 minutes. “A doctor must follow the instructions on a drug dealer's beeper to rescue his kidnapped son.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Richard Avery, whose young son is kidnapped while they travel in India. Embarking on a desperate quest to rescue him, and with a beeper providing his only lead, Avery seeks help from unlikely sources, including a drug lord and a beautiful but dangerous woman named Julia.

Who’s in it. Beeper stars Harvey Keitel as Zolo, Joey Lauren Adams as Inspector Julia Hyde, Ed Quinn as Richard Avery and Gulshan Grover as Kumar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Beeper has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beeper page.

If you liked it. Fans of Beeper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Beeper (2002)?
In US, Beeper is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Beeper worth watching?
Beeper holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Beeper?
Beeper stars Harvey Keitel, Joey Lauren Adams, Ed Quinn, Gulshan Grover and Stefan Đorđević.
When was Beeper released?
Beeper was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.