Beat Kids(2005)
ビートキッズ
A school brass band gets a new member.
Beat Kids Synopsis
A new student ,Eiji is forced into playing the drums for the school band by his classmate, Nanao. From the first moment he holds a drumstick in his hands, the rhythm inside Eiji is awakened and he soon becomes captive to its sonic boom. The obsessive and demanding Nanao is soon swayed by Eiji's bright character and natural kindness. Under Nanao's leadership, the band starts making waves in local competitions. Despite their success, can they survive the pressures of school, relationships, and their dreams? In Beat Kids, Director Toshi Shioya weaves a passionate rock and roll coming of age story about a teenager who uses music to turn growing pains into something extraordinary.
Beat Kids (2005) is a comedy film directed by Toshi Shioya, released on June 4, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Saki Aibu, Hiroki Furukawa, Nobuyoshi Ichimichi and Kenta Kiritani. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Toshi Shioya
- Writers:
- Masato Harada
- Cinematographer:
- Yoshitaka Sakamoto
- Status:
- Released
Beat Kids Cast & Crew
Main cast
Saki Aibu
as Nanao
- Hiroki Furukawa
Hiroki Furukawa
as Shige
- Nobuyoshi Ichimichi
Nobuyoshi Ichimichi
as Genta
- Kenta Kiritani
Kenta Kiritani
as Oda
Etsushi Toyokawa
- Goro Maeda
Goro Maeda
Madoka Matsuda
Taiyo Sugiura
Tatsumi Natsuko
Toshinori Kondo
Key crew
Directed by Toshi Shioya, written by Masato Harada.
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Beat Kids Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Beat Kids – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Beat Kids?
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The main cast of Beat Kids (2005) includes Saki Aibu, Hiroki Furukawa, Nobuyoshi Ichimichi, Kenta Kiritani and Etsushi Toyokawa. The film was directed by Toshi Shioya. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beat Kids released?
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Beat Kids was released on June 4, 2005 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Beat Kids worth watching?
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Beat Kids (2005) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.