Beat Street

Where to Watch Beat Street (1984) (Legally)

Takin' the beat to the streets!
Jun 8, 1984 US 105 min PG
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96 votes
Drama Music
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1984), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, Music, with a runtime around 105 minutes.

Top billed names include Guy Davis, Rae Dawn Chong, Saundra Santiago, Doug E. Fresh.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

dance, rap music, hip-hop, rhyme battle, disc jockey, subway, breakdance, graffiti, intense

Official trailer

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Plot

An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.

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Main cast

Guy Davis
Guy Davis
as Kenny Kirkland
Rae Dawn Chong
Rae Dawn Chong
as Tracy Carlson
Saundra Santiago
Saundra Santiago
as Carmen Cararro
Doug E. Fresh
Doug E. Fresh
as Himself
Mary Alice
Mary Alice
as Cora
Shawn Elliott
Shawn Elliott
as Domingo
Duane Jones
Duane Jones
as Robert
Kadeem Hardison
Kadeem Hardison
as High School Student (scenes deleted)
Jon Chardiet
Jon Chardiet
as Ramon
Leon W. Grant
Leon W. Grant
as Chollie