


The Five Heartbeats at a glance
The Five Heartbeats is a 1991 drama and music film, running 2h 1m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store and Apple TV Store.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1991-03-29
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 77 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky start, the group improves, turns pro, and rises to become a top flight music sensation. Along the way, however, the guys learn many hard lessons about the reality of the music industry.
Cast
14 names
Robert TownsendDuck
Michael WrightEddie
LeonJ.T.
Harry LennixDresser
Tico WellsChoirboy
Diahann CarrollEleanor Potter
Harold NicholasSarge
John Canada TerrellMichael 'Flash' Turner
Hawthorne JamesBig Red
Carla BrothersTanya Sawyer
Deborah LaceyRose
Theresa RandleBrendaQuestions about The Five Heartbeats
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Five Heartbeats in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Five Heartbeats is listed on Apple TV Store, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Five Heartbeats suitable for children?
The Five Heartbeats is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Five Heartbeats about?
In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky start, the group improves, turns pro, and rises to become a top flight music sensation. Along the way, however, the guys learn many hard lessons about the reality of…
How long is The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats runs for 2h 1m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Five Heartbeats trailer?
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