Movie

Beat

“Sex and Drugs before Rock and Roll”

★ 5.1(31)20001h 33m

Beat is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz, Criterion Channel, Philo and Starz Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch Beat

🇺🇸 United States

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Good to know

Director: Gary Walkow
Release date: 2000-01-29
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Martien Holdings A.V.V.

Beat — trailer

About Beat

Beat is a 2000 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Gary Walkow, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Courtney Love and Ron Livingston. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beat in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The true story of two murders that shaped the lives of several college students who went on to become some of the most influential writers of the "Beat Generation."

Cast

Kiefer Sutherland

William S. Burroughs

Courtney Love

Joan Vollmer Burroughs

Ron Livingston

Allen Ginsberg

Norman Reedus

Lucien Carr

Sam Trammell

Lee

Alec Von Bargen

Heard

Tommy Perna

Dwight

Daniel Martínez

Jack Kerouac

Kyle Secor

Dave Kammerer

Luisa Huertas

Maria (uncredited)

Lisa Sheridan

Sadie

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beat in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Beat on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz, Criterion Channel, Philo and Starz Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Beat on Netflix?+

Beat is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz, Criterion Channel, Philo and Starz Amazon Channel.

How long is Beat?+

Beat has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Beat?+

Beat stars Kiefer Sutherland, Courtney Love, Ron Livingston, Norman Reedus and Sam Trammell.

When did Beat come out?+

Beat is a 2000 movie directed by Gary Walkow.

What genre is Beat?+

Beat is Drama film.

Who directed Beat?+

Beat was directed by Gary Walkow.