Offbeat (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1961, Offbeat is a crime film directed by Cliff Owen, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. When Scotland Yard finds themselves up against a brick wall in tracking down a vicious gang of thieves and bank robbers, they call in Layton, a loner from MI5 to work his way into the gang and help bring them down.
Who’s in it. Offbeat stars William Sylvester as Layton / Steve Ross, Madison Lintz as Maddie. Bosch, Mai Zetterling as Ruth Lombard and John Meillon as Johnny Hemick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Offbeat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Offbeat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Offbeat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Offbeat (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Offbeat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Offbeat worth watching?
- Offbeat holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Offbeat?
- Offbeat stars William Sylvester, Madison Lintz, Mai Zetterling, John Meillon and Anthony Dawson.
- When was Offbeat released?
- Offbeat was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.