The Beat (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, The Beat is a drama film directed by Paul Mones, running about 98 minutes. “It's up to us to create the world again” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A New York teacher indulges a mad high school poet who sees himself as a mythic hero.
Who’s in it. The Beat stars David Jacobson as Rex Voorhas Ormine, William McNamara as Billy Kane, Kara Glover as Kate Kane and Stuart Alexander as Doug, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Beat has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beat (1988)?
- In US, The Beat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Beat worth watching?
- The Beat holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Beat?
- The Beat stars David Jacobson, William McNamara, Kara Glover, Stuart Alexander and David McCarthy.
- When was The Beat released?
- The Beat was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.