Beats(2019)
Beats Synopsis
Summer 1994, Scotland. Johnno and Spanner are best mates, but Johnno’s family are moving him to a new town and a better life, leaving Spanner behind to face a precarious future. In pursuit of adventure and escape they head out on one last night to an illegal rave before parting ways indefinitely.
Beats (2019) is a drama, comedy and music film directed by Brian Welsh, released on May 17, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Lorn Macdonald, Laura Fraser, Brian Ferguson and Ross Mann. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Welsh
- Writers:
- Brian Welsh, Kieran Hurley, Kieran Hurley
- Producers:
- Camilla Bray
- Cinematographer:
- Benjamin Kračun
- Composer:
- Penelope Trappes
- Production:
- Rosetta Productions
- Budget:
- $25,000
- Revenue:
- $310,827
- Status:
- Released
Beats (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Beats before you stream it.
Beats Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Beats.
Official U.S. Trailer
Trailer
Johnno Skips Out On Work
Clip
Spanner Invites Johnno To An Illegal Rave
Clip
Beats Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lorn Macdonald
as Spanner
Laura Fraser
as Alison
Brian Ferguson
as Robert
Ross Mann
as D-Man
Gemma McElhinney
as Laura
Amy Manson
as Cat
- Rachel Jackson
Rachel Jackson
as Wendy
Neil Leiper
as Fido
Kevin Mains
as Les
Stephen McCole
as Sergeant Ian Black
- Josh Whitelaw
Josh Whitelaw
as Gary
Ryan Fletcher
as PC Billy Moncrief
Key crew
Directed by Brian Welsh, written by Brian Welsh, Kieran Hurley and Kieran Hurley, produced by Camilla Bray.
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Beats Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 89 ratings.
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Beats – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beats online?
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Beats (2019) is available to stream on Philo and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Beats?
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The main cast of Beats (2019) includes Lorn Macdonald, Laura Fraser, Brian Ferguson, Ross Mann and Gemma McElhinney. The film was directed by Brian Welsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beats released?
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Beats was released on May 17, 2019 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Beats worth watching?
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Beats (2019) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Beats?
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Yes. The official Beats trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.