Beat (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1997, Beat is an action and drama film directed by Kim Sung-soo, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. This movie follows the story of three friends in Korea, all three of whom drop out of school. The main character is Min, a tough guy whose widowed mother is a drunk. The story traces his journey from high school to the underworld as one of his friends introduces him to life in the mob. Complicating Min's life further is his romance with Romi, a girl from an upper-class family with dreams of going to a prestigious college.
Who’s in it. Beat stars Jung Woo-sung as Min, Im Chang-jung as Whan, Yu Oh-seong as Tae Soo and Ko So-young as Romi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Beat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beat 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 Beat (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beat worth watching?
- Beat holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beat?
- Beat stars Jung Woo-sung, Im Chang-jung, Yu Oh-seong, Ko So-young and Kim Bu-seon.
- When was Beat released?
- Beat was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.