Beat Street (1984)
Overview
An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.
Where to watch Beat Street
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Beat Street in 102 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Beat Street about?
An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture. Beat Street is a Drama, Music movie, released on 1984-06-08, runtime 105 minutes.
Is Beat Street worth watching?
TMDB users rate Beat Street 6.9 out of 10 from 98 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Beat Street?
In the United States, Beat Street streams on Amazon Prime Video and ScreenPix and 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
Stan Lathan
Cast
- Guy Davis as Kenny Kirkland
- Rae Dawn Chong as Tracy Carlson
- Saundra Santiago as Carmen Cararro
- Doug E. Fresh as Himself
- Mary Alice as Cora
- Shawn Elliott as Domingo
- Duane Jones as Robert
- Kadeem Hardison as High School Student (scenes deleted)
- Jon Chardiet as Ramon
- Leon W. Grant as Chollie
- Robert Taylor as Lee Kirkland
- DJ Kool Herc as Clive Campbell
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Sources
Details and the 6.9/10 rating from Beat Street on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.