Beat Street

Takin' the beat to the streets!

19841h 45m6.9(97 votes)

DramaMusic

Synopsis

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 (1984) is a drama and music film directed by Stan Lathan. It stars Guy Davis, Rae Dawn Chong, and Saundra Santiago. The film runs for 1 hour 45 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 97 votes.

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Director

Stan Lathan

Cast

Guy Davis

Kenny Kirkland

Rae Dawn Chong

Tracy Carlson

Saundra Santiago

Carmen Cararro

Doug E. Fresh

Himself

Mary Alice

Cora

Shawn Elliott

Domingo

Duane Jones

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Is Beat Street Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of drama and music, Beat Street is worth a spot on your watchlist. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions About Beat Street

Where can I watch Beat Street?

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Who stars in Beat Street?

Beat Street stars Guy Davis, Rae Dawn Chong, Saundra Santiago, and Doug E. Fresh, and was directed by Stan Lathan.

How long is Beat Street?

Beat Street has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes.

When did Beat Street come out?

Beat Street was released in 1984.

What genre is Beat Street?

Beat Street is a drama and music film.

Is Beat Street worth watching?

Beat Street holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.