The Five Heartbeats
1991, English. Directed by Robert Townsend.
In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky start, the group improves, turns pro, and rises to become a top flight music sensation. Along the way, however, the guys learn many hard lessons about the reality of the music industry.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Details
- Released
- 29 March 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend
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The Five Heartbeats: quick answers
Is The Five Heartbeats worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Five Heartbeats have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Five Heartbeats. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Five Heartbeats suitable for kids?
The Five Heartbeats is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Five Heartbeats?
If you liked The Five Heartbeats, try Beats, Hounddog, Cadillac Records.
Who directed The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats (1991) was directed by Robert Townsend and stars Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon.