Eat to the Beat (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1980, Eat to the Beat is a music film directed by David Mallet, running about 44 minutes.
What it’s about. Blondie's first video album was produced in conjunction with the record "Eat to the Beat", featuring a music video for each of the album's twelve songs. It was the first such project in rock music. Most of the songs were filmed in and around New York, the exception was the "Union City Blue" music video, which was filmed at Union Dry Dock, Weehawken, New Jersey. Each video was directed by David Mallet and produced by Paul Flattery. The video was initially available as a promotional VHS in 1979 and subsequently released on videocassette and videodisk in October 1980.
Who’s in it. Eat to the Beat stars Jimmy Destri as Himself, Nigel Harrison as Himself, Debbie Harry as Self and Frank Infante as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Eat to the Beat sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eat to the Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eat to the Beat tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eat to the Beat (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eat to the Beat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eat to the Beat worth watching?
- Eat to the Beat holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Eat to the Beat?
- Eat to the Beat stars Jimmy Destri, Nigel Harrison, Debbie Harry, Frank Infante and Chris Stein.
- When was Eat to the Beat released?
- Eat to the Beat was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 44 minutes.