Beat
“Sex and Drugs before Rock and Roll”
Synopsis
The true story of two murders that shaped the lives of several college students who went on to become some of the most influential writers of the "Beat Generation."
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Beat (2000) Official Trailer #1 - Kiefer Sutherland Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-30
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Walkow
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Walkow
- Original Score
- Ernest Troost
- Original Title
- Beat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Martien Holdings A.V.V., Walking Pictures, Background Productions, Beat LLC, Millenium Pictures, Pendragon Film, Pfilmco
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Walkow
Gary Walkow
Ernest Troost
David Verbeek, Sander Vos
Celine Schultz, Alain Silver, Andrew Pfeffer, Donald Zuckerman
Department Leadership Roster
Celine Schultz
Producer
David Verbeek
Editor
Sander Vos
Editor
Alain Silver
Producer
Andrew Pfeffer
Producer
Donald Zuckerman
Producer
Gary Walkow
Writer
Gary Walkow
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beat.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Beat.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
My Movies
Movies that I personally own on VHS, DVD, Blu-Ray, 4K, and Digital.
True Crime
list0
MovieLens[40K:50K]
Criterion US - Drama Movies
Curated list of Most Popular on Criterion (US). Updated frequently. Last updated August 28, 2026.
More Like Beat
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Beat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beat about?
The true story of two murders that shaped the lives of several college students who went on to become some of the most influential writers of the "Beat Generation."
Who directed Beat?
Beat was directed by Gary Walkow.
Who stars in Beat?
The principal cast of Beat includes Kiefer Sutherland, Courtney Love, Ron Livingston, Norman Reedus, Sam Trammell.
When was Beat released and how long is it?
Beat was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Beat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beat was composed by Ernest Troost.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beat?
Beat holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).