Backbeat
Seen it?1994 | 100 min | Drama, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Pink Floyd: The Wall, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Chronicles the early days of The Beatles in Hamburg, Germany. The film focuses primarily on the relationship between Stuart Sutcliffe, John Lennon, and Sutcliffe's girlfriend Astrid Kirchherr.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 53K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Iain Softley
- Sheryl LeeAstrid Kirchherr
- Stephen DorffStuart Sutcliffe
- Ian HartJohn Lennon
- Gary BakewellPaul McCartney
- Chris O'NeillGeorge Harrison
- Scot WilliamsPete Best
- Kai WiesingerKlaus Voormann
- Jennifer EhleCynthia Powell
- Marcelle DupreySinger
- John WhiteSailor 1