Beat Street
1984, English. Directed by Stan Lathan.
Takin' the beat to the streets!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Beat Street
Beat Street is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Stan LathanDirector
- Guy DavisKenny Kirkland
- Rae Dawn ChongTracy Carlson
- Saundra SantiagoCarmen Cararro
- Doug E. FreshHimself
- Mary AliceCora
- Shawn ElliottDomingo
- Duane JonesRobert
- Kadeem HardisonHigh School Student (scenes deleted)
- Jon ChardietRamon
- Leon W. GrantChollie
- Robert TaylorLee Kirkland
- DJ Kool HercClive Campbell
Details
- Released
- 8 June 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Andrew Davis, Paul Golding, David Gilbert
- Budget
- $9.5M
- Box office
- $17M
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Beat Street: quick answers
Is Beat Street worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Beat Street?
Beat Street runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Beat Street have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Beat Street. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Beat Street parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Beat Street is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Beat Street on?
Beat Street is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beat Street?
If you liked Beat Street, try The Five Heartbeats, Take the Lead, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody.
Who directed Beat Street?
Beat Street (1984) was directed by Stan Lathan and stars Guy Davis, Rae Dawn Chong, Saundra Santiago.