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Beach Rats (2017)

6.1/10 ยท 605 votes 1h 39m r RomanceDrama

#245 of 319 films from 2017 #1170 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Eliza Hittman ยท Written by Eliza Hittman

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Overview

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.

Cast

Harris Dickinsonas Frankie
Madeline Weinsteinas Simone
Kate Hodgeas Donna
Neal Huffas Joe
Nicole Flyusas Carla
Frank Hakajas Nick
David Ivanovas Alexei
Anton Selyaninovas Jesse
Harrison Sheehanas Jeremy
Douglas Everett Davisas Harry
Gabriel Gansas Eddie
Erik Potempaas Michael
Kris Eiversas Edgar
J.Stephen Brantleyas Jersey

Facts

Release dateAugust 25, 2017
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) โ€” about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Box office$486,623
IMDbtt6303866

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Questions

How long is Beach Rats?
Beach Rats runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Beach Rats worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 605 votes, which places it #245 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 24%) and #1170 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Beach Rats?
Beach Rats was directed by Eliza Hittman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020).
Who stars in Beach Rats?
Harris Dickinson as Frankie; Madeline Weinstein as Simone; Kate Hodge as Donna; Neal Huff as Joe; Nicole Flyus as Carla; Frank Hakaj as Nick.
What is Beach Rats rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Beach Rats?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/150148.

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