Beach Rats

Name: Beach Rats
Genre: Drama
Released: August 25, 2017
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 78
Cast: Anton Selyaninov, David Ivanov, Douglas Everett Davis, Frank Hakaj, Harris Dickinson

2017

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| Release Date: August 25, 2017 | Not Rated

Starring: Anton Selyaninov, David Ivanov, Douglas Everett Davis, Frank Hakaj, Harris Dickinson, Harrison Sheehan, Kate Hodge, Madeline Weinstein, Neal Huff, Nicole Flyus

Summary: 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. When his chatting and webcamming intensify, he begins meeting men at a nearby cruising beach whileOn 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. When his chatting and webcamming intensify, he begins meeting men at a nearby cruising beach while simultaneously entering into a cautious relationship with a young woman. As Frankie struggles to reconcile his competing desires, his decisions leave him hurtling toward irreparable consequences. [Neon]… Expand

Director: Eliza Hittman

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 98 min

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Julia Cooper

Sep 21, 2017

Beach Rats stands on its own merits as one of the boldest, most original films of the year. It does that incredible thing of making you miss it before it's even over, like fireworks that turn to smoke before you're ready. Read full review

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The Playlist Andrew Crump

Aug 22, 2017

If the film is tender, it’s merciless at the same time. Read full review

Ben Kenigsberg

Aug 24, 2017

The back-and-forths of the character’s decisions feel real, and Mr. Dickinson’s laconic blankness (you would never guess the actor was British) helps to give the character’s existential crisis a charge. Ms. Hittman is also assured enough to know it can’t be easily resolved. Read full review

Tom Dawson

Nov 22, 2017

This dreamily shot US indie is an insightful study of sexual repression and awakening, featuring a compelling lead performance from Brit newcomer Dickinson. Read full review

Michael Nordine

Jan 25, 2017

Beach Rats has an experiential, almost docudrama aesthetic whose lived-in authenticity is in keeping with that of the film as a whole. Read full review

Peter Travers

Aug 30, 2017

British actor Harris Dickinson gives a smashing breakthrough performance in Beach Rats. Read full review

Sam C. Mac

Mar 13, 2017

Beach Rats is most compelling when it puts a self-aware focus on Harris Dickinson’s sculpted male figure. Read full review

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JaceNguyen2402

Jul 7, 2018

A young man not knowing what to do with his life. So relatable to the young generation these days who abuse drugs and mess things up. And Harris Dickenson's acting is good.

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katezoe

Dec 1, 2017

Very sad movie about a young teenager living in a lower middle class and not knowing how to deal with his sexual orientation or coming out. The scenes of casual sex with older men are heart breaking.

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RamenGang

Dec 18, 2017

Sad movie, anxious in same scenes. Claustrophobic. It reminds me "Ragazzi di vita" of Pier Paolo Pasolini, but these bunch of guys are not proletarians but middle class.

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BradleyJordan

Nov 26, 2018

Good acting, good plot, and I enjoyed the movie more than I thought. Hope they pick up the story where it left off, because I wanted to see how the characters continued to develope.

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whostosay

Sep 11, 2017

A well crafted movie that exploits the inherent drama of "coming out" in an unwelcoming environment. Add drugs, booze and an unsympathetic group of friends to the mix and you have a complex, painful brew of frustrated, destructive yearning and self reflection - all exquisitely shown withA well crafted movie that exploits the inherent drama of "coming out" in an unwelcoming environment. Add drugs, booze and an unsympathetic group of friends to the mix and you have a complex, painful brew of frustrated, destructive yearning and self reflection - all exquisitely shown with masterful movie making. However, the movie lacks a third act and there's no resolution of the main troubled character.… Expand

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TVJerry

Sep 18, 2017

An aimless young man (Harris Dickinson) hangs with his buds at a Brooklyn beach, but spends his nites cruising online for older men. He even scores a girlfriend to help him deny his inevitable attraction. This film feels foreign in style: scenes play out in real time with minimal activity orAn aimless young man (Harris Dickinson) hangs with his buds at a Brooklyn beach, but spends his nites cruising online for older men. He even scores a girlfriend to help him deny his inevitable attraction. This film feels foreign in style: scenes play out in real time with minimal activity or dialogue, there's no musical accompaniment and lots of lingering close-up shots of Dickinson's inner conflict. Dickinson has a model's beauty and build, but it doesn't distract from his his genuinely compelling performance. Still, the lackadaisical pace and lack of narrative thrust hinder the full appreciation of this intimate, moody character study.… Expand

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GreatMartin

Sep 22, 2017

As a gay man and an avid movie lover all I can say is don't waste a minute of time or a penny of money on this. The editing is bad while the 'artistic' touches waste time and the screenplay all add up to one of the worst movies of the year.

0 of 4 users found this helpful04

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