Beat (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2000, Beat is a drama film directed by Gary Walkow, running about 93 minutes. “Sex and Drugs before Rock and Roll” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of two murders that shaped the lives of several college students who went on to become some of the most influential writers of the "Beat Generation."
Who’s in it. Beat stars Kiefer Sutherland as William S. Burroughs, Courtney Love as Joan Vollmer Burroughs, Ron Livingston as Allen Ginsberg and Norman Reedus as Lucien Carr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Beat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel 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 Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beat (2000)?
- In US, Beat is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, 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 Beat worth watching?
- Beat holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beat?
- Beat stars Kiefer Sutherland, Courtney Love, Ron Livingston, Norman Reedus and Sam Trammell.
- When was Beat released?
- Beat was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.