Beach Rats (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, Beach Rats is a drama and romance film directed by Eliza Hittman, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. On the outskirts of Brooklyn, Frankie, an aimless teenager, suffocates under the oppressive glare cast by his family and a toxic group of delinquent friends. Struggling with his own identity, Frankie begins to scour hookup sites for older men.
Who’s in it. Beach Rats stars Harris Dickinson as Frankie, Madeline Weinstein as Simone, Kate Hodge as Donna and Neal Huff as Joe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Beach Rats has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $486.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beach Rats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beach Rats tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beach Rats (2017)?
- In US, Beach Rats is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beach Rats worth watching?
- Beach Rats holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beach Rats?
- Beach Rats stars Harris Dickinson, Madeline Weinstein, Kate Hodge, Neal Huff and Nicole Flyus.
- When was Beach Rats released?
- Beach Rats was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.