Beach Rats
Synopsis
On the outskirts of Brooklyn, Frankie, an aimless teenager, suffocates under the oppressive glare cast by his family and a toxic group of delinquent friends. Struggling with his own identity, Frankie begins to scour hookup sites for older men.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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BEACH RATS - Trailer - PeccadilloOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 25, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 29, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$487K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eliza Hittman
- Screenplay & Story
- Eliza Hittman
- Original Score
- Nicholas Leone
- Original Title
- Beach Rats
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $487K
- Production Studios
- Cinereach, Animal Kingdom, Secret Engine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eliza Hittman
Eliza Hittman
Nicholas Leone
Hélène Louvart
Scott Cummings, Joe Murphy
Shrihari Sathe, Brad Becker-Parton, Andrew Goldman, Drew P. Houpt, Michael Raisler
Department Leadership Roster
Shrihari Sathe
Producer
Eliza Hittman
Director
Eliza Hittman
Screenplay
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Scott Cummings
Editor
Joe Murphy
Editor
Olga Mill
Costume Design
Grace Yun
Production Design
Brad Becker-Parton
Producer
Nicholas Leone
Original Music Composer
Andrew Goldman
Producer
Drew P. Houpt
Producer
Paul S. Mezey
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beach Rats
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What is Beach Rats about?
On the outskirts of Brooklyn, Frankie, an aimless teenager, suffocates under the oppressive glare cast by his family and a toxic group of delinquent friends. Struggling with his own identity, Frankie begins to scour hookup sites for older men.
Who directed Beach Rats?
Beach Rats was directed by Eliza Hittman.
Who stars in Beach Rats?
The principal cast of Beach Rats includes Harris Dickinson, Madeline Weinstein, Kate Hodge, Neal Huff, Nicole Flyus.
When was Beach Rats released and how long is it?
Beach Rats was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Beach Rats make at the box office?
Beach Rats grossed $487K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Beach Rats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beach Rats was composed by Nicholas Leone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beach Rats?
Beach Rats holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).