Riding Bean (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1989, Riding Bean is an action, comedy, crime and animation film directed by Yasuo Hasegawa, running about 46 minutes. “He doesn't just break the traffic laws, He mangles them!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bean Bandit and his partner Rally Vincent are couriers for hire - transporting clients and delivering goods in his custom sports car "Roadbuster" for a hefty price. But when they are hired to escort a kidnapped girl named Chelsea to her home, they don't realize they're being framed for kidnapping as their former clients Semmerling and Carrie plan their escape with Chelsea's father and the ransom money.
Who’s in it. Riding Bean stars Megumi Hayashibara as Carrie (voice), Michitaka Kobayashi as Robber & Morris (voice), Jurota Kosugi as Guard (voice) and Mami Koyama as Semmerling (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Riding Bean has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Retrocrush, Eternal Family and RetroCrush Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riding Bean page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riding Bean 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 Riding Bean (1989)?
- In US, Riding Bean is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Retrocrush and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Riding Bean worth watching?
- Riding Bean holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riding Bean?
- Riding Bean stars Megumi Hayashibara, Michitaka Kobayashi, Jurota Kosugi, Mami Koyama and Tomoko Maruo.
- When was Riding Bean released?
- Riding Bean was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.