Backbeat (1994)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Backbeat
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Backbeat in 33 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Backbeat 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. Backbeat is a Drama, Music movie, released on 1994-04-01, runtime 100 minutes.
Is Backbeat worth watching?
TMDB users rate Backbeat 6.2 out of 10 from 116 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Backbeat?
In the United States, Backbeat can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Iain Softley
Cast
- Sheryl Lee as Astrid Kirchherr
- Stephen Dorff as Stuart Sutcliffe
- Ian Hart as John Lennon
- Gary Bakewell as Paul McCartney
- Chris O'Neill as George Harrison
- Scot Williams as Pete Best
- Kai Wiesinger as Klaus Voormann
- Jennifer Ehle as Cynthia Powell
- Marcelle Duprey as Singer
- John White as Sailor 1
- Bernard Merrick as Sailor 2
- Nicholas Tennant as Sailor 3
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Sources
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