Beats (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2019, Beats is a drama and music film directed by Chris Robinson, running about 109 minutes. “Rise above the noise” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An agoraphobic hip-hop prodigy and a disgraced former music manager cross paths in Chicago’s South Side and help each other face demons of their pasts.
Who’s in it. Beats stars Khalil Everage as August Monroe, Anthony Anderson as Romelo Reese, Uzo Aduba as Carla Monroe and Emayatzy Corinealdi as Vanessa Robinson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Beats has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beats tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beats (2019)?
- In US, Beats is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beats worth watching?
- Beats holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beats?
- Beats stars Khalil Everage, Anthony Anderson, Uzo Aduba, Emayatzy Corinealdi and Paul Walter Hauser.
- When was Beats released?
- Beats was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.