Movie

Backbeat

“5 guys. 4 legends. 3 lovers. 2 friends. 1 band.”

★ 6.1(111)19941h 40m

Backbeat is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Switzerland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Backbeat

🇨🇭 Switzerland

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Good to know

Director: Iain Softley
Release date: 1994-04-01
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Universal Studios

Backbeat — trailer

About Backbeat

Backbeat is a 1994 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Iain Softley, starring Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff and Ian Hart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 111 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Backbeat in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sheryl Lee

Astrid Kirchherr

Stephen Dorff

Stuart Sutcliffe

Ian Hart

John Lennon

Gary Bakewell

Paul McCartney

Chris O'Neill

George Harrison

Scot Williams

Pete Best

Kai Wiesinger

Klaus Voormann

Jennifer Ehle

Cynthia Powell

Marcelle Duprey

Singer

John White

Sailor 1

Bernard Merrick

Sailor 2

Nicholas Tennant

Sailor 3

Themes & keywords

guitarred-light districtstuart sutcliffeboyfriend girlfriend relationshipriver elbehamburg, germanyphotoreeperbahn

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Backbeat in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, Backbeat is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Backbeat on Netflix?+

Backbeat is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Backbeat?+

Backbeat has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Backbeat?+

Backbeat stars Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart, Gary Bakewell and Chris O'Neill.

When did Backbeat come out?+

Backbeat is a 1994 movie directed by Iain Softley.

What genre is Backbeat?+

Backbeat is Drama and Music film.

Who directed Backbeat?+

Backbeat was directed by Iain Softley.