Muscle Beach
“A bodybuilder in search of his missing best friend.”
Synopsis
After soaring high and flaming out in Hollywood, Abe, a celebrated bodybuilder, returns home across the 405 to Venice Beach, where it all started. But Abe's beloved boardwalk feels different. There’s a nasty bite to the sea breeze, a slew of unexplained overdoses putting the gym rats on edge, strange supernatural sightings on the pier hinting at something primordial lurking beneath the surface of sun-dappled Venice. And Jay—his old lifting partner, his former roommate, the one person he truly abandoned in his pursuit of fame—has disappeared, leaving Alice, his ex, alone to take care of their infant son.
Top Cast
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Ike Catcher
Abe Riesenrad
Lindsey Normington
Alice
Kirk Baltz
Chase Morgandy
Farley Jackson
Jay
Max Hawksford
Bluno
Tim Parker
Detective Purdy
Kewon Vines
FreeTop
Catherine Allison
Capsule Jan
Darick Breland
Fashun
Alex Dobrenko
Ernie
Gerry Fialka
Pinder
Marc Horowitz
Kevin
Michael Jost
Busking Musician
Aiofe Roche
Claudia
Danny Tee
Jeff
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dynasty Typewriter - World Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
April 20, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman
- Original Title
- Muscle Beach
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- 1614 Productions, Early Stage Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman
Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman
Fred Kolouch, Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman
Fred Kolouch, Billy Sullivan, Jack Lawrence Mayer
Department Leadership Roster
Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman
Director
Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman
Writer
Fred Kolouch
Producer
Billy Sullivan
Producer
Jack Lawrence Mayer
Producer
Bonnie Bacevich
Production Design
Fred Kolouch
Editor
Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Muscle Beach.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Muscle Beach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Muscle Beach about?
After soaring high and flaming out in Hollywood, Abe, a celebrated bodybuilder, returns home across the 405 to Venice Beach, where it all started. But Abe's beloved boardwalk feels different. There’s a nasty bite to the sea breeze, a slew of unexplained overdoses putting the gym rats on edge, strange supernatural sightings on the pier hinting at something primordial lurking beneath the surface of sun-dappled Venice. And Jay—his old lifting partner, his former roommate, the one person he truly abandoned in his pursuit of fame—has disappeared, leaving Alice, his ex, alone to take care of their infant son.
Who directed Muscle Beach?
Muscle Beach was directed by Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman.
Who stars in Muscle Beach?
The principal cast of Muscle Beach includes Ike Catcher, Lindsey Normington, Kirk Baltz, Farley Jackson, Max Hawksford.
When was Muscle Beach released and how long is it?
Muscle Beach was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Muscle Beach?
Muscle Beach holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).