The Beat(2005)
The Beat Synopsis
In a split narrative, a young man follows two paths: his father's dream of him becoming a cop, and his own dream of becoming a rapper
The Beat (2005) is a fantasy, drama and science fiction film directed by Brandon Sonnier, released on August 16, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Jazsmin Lewis, Coolio, John Cothran and Steve Connell. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Brandon Sonnier
- Writers:
- Brandon Sonnier
- Cinematographer:
- Graham Futerfas
- Composer:
- Chris Westlake
- Budget:
- $700,000
- Status:
- Released
The Beat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jazsmin Lewis
as Tawanna
Coolio
as Emcee
John Cothran
as Bumma
- Steve Connell
Steve Connell
as Artis
- Rahman Jamaal
Rahman Jamaal
as Flip
- Kazz Wingate IV
Kazz Wingate IV
as Cassius 'Cash' Bernard
- 4-Zone
4-Zone
as Self
Chino XL
as Crazy 8
- Takbir Bashir
Takbir Bashir
as Tak
- John Cab
John Cab
as Mugger One
- Charlie Capen
Charlie Capen
as Young Businessman
Michael Colyar
as Chi-Barnes
Key crew
Directed by Brandon Sonnier, written by Brandon Sonnier.
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The Beat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Beat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beat online?
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The Beat (2005) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Beat?
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The main cast of The Beat (2005) includes Jazsmin Lewis, Coolio, John Cothran, Steve Connell and Rahman Jamaal. The film was directed by Brandon Sonnier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beat released?
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The Beat was released on August 16, 2005 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Beat worth watching?
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The Beat (2005) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.