Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats
Synopsis
Jack Kerouac's life is examined through interviews with his contemporaries and friends including Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and William S. Burroughs. The film also employs dramatic recreations of Kerouac's life beginning with his early childhood.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Antonelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Cervarich, John Antonelli
- Original Title
- Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Antonelli
Frank Cervarich, John Antonelli
Department Leadership Roster
John Antonelli
Director
Frank Cervarich
Writer
John Antonelli
Writer
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 Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats.
Movie Collection
list5
All BluRay Movies EVER
desc
500 best 85's movies
BD Release: 1981-1985
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1981-1985
watched
Similar Titles to Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
6.0
8.0
6.0
6.0
6.8
7.4
7.0
6.0
6.0
10.0
6.2
5.0
More Like Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats about?
Jack Kerouac's life is examined through interviews with his contemporaries and friends including Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and William S. Burroughs. The film also employs dramatic recreations of Kerouac's life beginning with his early childhood.
Who directed Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats?
Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats was directed by John Antonelli.
Who stars in Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats?
The principal cast of Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats includes Peter Coyote.
When was Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats released and how long is it?
Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats?
Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).