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Beats

  • 20192019
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
4.5K
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Cristian Ortega and Lorn Macdonald in Beats (2019)
Best mates Johnno and Spanner share a deep bond. Now on the cusp of adulthood, life is destined to take them in different directions -- Johnno's family are moving him to a new town and a better life, leaving Spanner behind to face a precarious future. In pursuit of adventure and escape the boys head out on one last night together to an illegal rave before parting ways indefinitely.
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Two teenage boys in Scotland in 1994, best friends with no control over their lives, risk everything to attend an illegal rave, hoping for the best night of their boring lives.Two teenage boys in Scotland in 1994, best friends with no control over their lives, risk everything to attend an illegal rave, hoping for the best night of their boring lives.Two teenage boys in Scotland in 1994, best friends with no control over their lives, risk everything to attend an illegal rave, hoping for the best night of their boring lives.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
4.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Brian Welsh
  • Writers
    • Kieran Hurley(based on a play by)
    • Brian Welsh(co-writer)
  • Stars
    • Cristian Ortega
    • Lorn Macdonald
    • Laura Fraser
  • Director
    • Brian Welsh
  • Writers
    • Kieran Hurley(based on a play by)
    • Brian Welsh(co-writer)
  • Stars
    • Cristian Ortega
    • Lorn Macdonald
    • Laura Fraser
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 49User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 12 nominations

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    Cristian Ortega and Lorn Macdonald in Beats (2019)
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    Laura Fraser in Beats (2019)
    Neil Leiper in Beats (2019)
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    Cristian Ortega
    Cristian Ortega
    • Johnno
    Lorn Macdonald
    Lorn Macdonald
    • Spanner
    Laura Fraser
    Laura Fraser
    • Alison
    Brian Ferguson
    Brian Ferguson
    • Robert
    Ross Mann
    Ross Mann
    • D-Man
    Gemma McElhinney
    Gemma McElhinney
    • Laura
    Amy Manson
    Amy Manson
    • Cat
    Rachel Jackson
    Rachel Jackson
    • Wendy
    Neil Leiper
    Neil Leiper
    • Fido
    Kevin Mains
    Kevin Mains
    • Les
    Stephen McCole
    Stephen McCole
    • Sergeant Ian Black
    Josh Whitelaw
    • Gary
    Ryan Fletcher
    Ryan Fletcher
    • PC Billy Moncreif
    Patrick McAlindon
    • Connor
    Martin Donaghy
    • Colin
    Stuart Henderson Comedian
    Stuart Henderson Comedian
    • Peter
    • (credit only)
    Ben Bradley
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Brooks
    • Rick
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Brian Welsh
    • Writers
      • Kieran Hurley(based on a play by) (co-writer)
      • Brian Welsh(co-writer)
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    User reviews49

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    7/10
    Big fish little fish, cardboard box! đź‘Ť
    Well, if you missed out on a rave in the 90's with MDMA (E) then this is a good attempt at the experience. A story of brotherhood and the rave culture. Some trippy effects and a really good depiction of a rave when out of it!

    I enjoyed the strong cast. A few laughs, some heart swell. A sprinkle of political commentary. It is a film of its time.

    I enjoyed it and can see why it has won a few awards. It had atmosphere and felt like an experience in places. One I was glad throw some mental shapes to! đź‘Ť
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    4
    • jasongkgreen
    • May 8, 2019

    FAQ3

    • Why is it so hard (in America) to purchase this movie on DVD or Blu-ray? Can someone provide a link to where I can buy one?
    • Same with the soundtrack for the movie. Can't find that either.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 26, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ritem udarcev
    • Production company
      • Rosetta Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $319,595
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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