Backbeat
1994, English. Directed by Iain Softley.
5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 116 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Iain SoftleyDirector
- Sheryl LeeAstrid Kirchherr
- Stephen DorffStuart Sutcliffe
- Ian HartJohn Lennon
- Gary BakewellPaul McCartney
- Chris O'NeillGeorge Harrison
- Scot WilliamsPete Best
- Kai WiesingerKlaus Voormann
- Jennifer EhleCynthia Powell
- Marcelle DupreySinger
- John WhiteSailor 1
- Bernard MerrickSailor 2
- Nicholas TennantSailor 3
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1994
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Iain Softley, Michael Thomas, Stephen Ward
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Backbeat: quick answers
Is Backbeat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 116 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Backbeat?
Backbeat runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Backbeat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Backbeat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Backbeat suitable for kids?
Backbeat is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Backbeat?
If you liked Backbeat, try Telstar: The Joe Meek Story, I'm Not There, Midas Man.
Who directed Backbeat?
Backbeat (1994) was directed by Iain Softley and stars Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart.