Beats(2019)
Rise above the noise
Beats Synopsis
An agoraphobic hip-hop prodigy and a disgraced former music manager cross paths in Chicago’s South Side and help each other face demons of their pasts.
Beats (2019) is a drama and music film directed by Chris Robinson, released on June 19, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Anthony Anderson, Khalil Everage, Uzo Aduba and Emayatzy Corinealdi. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 276 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Robinson
- Writers:
- Miles Orion Feldsott
- Cinematographer:
- Joshua Reis
- Composer:
- Siddhartha Khosla
- Production:
- Global Road Entertainment, 51 Minds Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Beats (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Beats before you stream it.
Beats Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Anderson
as Romelo Reese
Khalil Everage
as August Monroe
Uzo Aduba
as Carla Monroe
Emayatzy Corinealdi
as Vanessa Robinson
Paul Walter Hauser
as Terrence
Dreezy
as Queen Cabrini
- Julian Williams
Julian Williams
as Young Buck
Megan Sousa
as Kari
Evan J. Simpson
as Laz
Ashley Jackson
as Niyah
Ahmad Nicholas Ferguson
as Boy in Blue
Dave East
as Mister Ford
Key crew
Directed by Chris Robinson, written by Miles Orion Feldsott.
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Beats Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 276 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 Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. 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 Anthony Anderson, Khalil Everage, Uzo Aduba, Emayatzy Corinealdi and Paul Walter Hauser. The film was directed by Chris Robinson. 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 June 19, 2019 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Beats worth watching?
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Beats (2019) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 276 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama 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.