Backbeat (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, Backbeat is a drama and music film directed by Iain Softley, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Chronicles the early days of The Beatles in Hamburg, Germany. The film focuses primarily on the relationship between Stuart Sutcliffe, John Lennon, and Sutcliffe's girlfriend Astrid Kirchherr.
Who’s in it. Backbeat stars Stephen Dorff as Stuart Sutcliffe, Ian Hart as John Lennon, Sheryl Lee as Astrid Kirchherr and Gary Bakewell as Paul McCartney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Backbeat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Backbeat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backbeat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backbeat (1994)?
- In US, Backbeat is available to 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 Backbeat worth watching?
- Backbeat holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Backbeat?
- Backbeat stars Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart, Sheryl Lee, Gary Bakewell and Chris O'Neill.
- When was Backbeat released?
- Backbeat was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.