Big Beat (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1993, Big Beat is a comedy and music film directed by Jan Hřebejk, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A period musical comedy set in a quiet Prague quarter at the end of the fifties. Using the western plot device of the "man from nowhere" a generation gap story unfolds of changing social climate. The action is driven by the character of a young man named Baby who causes a local rebellion by bringing rock'n'roll to a Communist neighborhood raised on swing.
Who’s in it. Big Beat stars Jakub Špalek as Eda Drábek, Martin Dejdar as Bejby, Jan Semotán as Kšanda and Sylva Tománková as Bejbina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Big Beat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FilmBox+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Beat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Beat (1993)?
- In US, Big Beat is available to stream on FilmBox+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big Beat worth watching?
- Big Beat holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Beat?
- Big Beat stars Jakub Špalek, Martin Dejdar, Jan Semotán, Sylva Tománková and Jan Kačani.
- When was Big Beat released?
- Big Beat was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.