Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats
1985, English. Directed by John Antonelli.
Jack Kerouac's life is examined through interviews with his contemporaries and friends including Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and William S. Burroughs. The film also employs dramatic recreations of Kerouac's life beginning with his early childhood.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 6 September 1985
- Written by
- John Antonelli, Frank Cervarich
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Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats?
If you liked Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats, try I Am Heath Ledger, Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood, For the Love of Spock.
Who directed Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats?
Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats (1985) was directed by John Antonelli and stars Peter Coyote.