BPM (Beats per Minute) (2017)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,375 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 2017-08-23
Runtime: 143 minutes
Where to watch BPM (Beats per Minute)
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, MUBI
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Paris, in the early 1990s: a group of young activists is desperately tied to finding the cure against an unknown lethal disease. They target the pharmaceutical labs that are retaining potential cures, and multiply direct actions, with the hope of saving their lives as well as the ones of future generations.
BPM (Beats per Minute) parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that BPM (Beats per Minute) (2017) follows AIDS activists in early-1990s Paris fighting pharmaceutical companies for access to lifesaving treatment.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Includes gay romantic relationships and intimacy as part of its depiction of activists' lives amid the AIDS crisis.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Set within 1990s activist and club culture, implying some drinking and party settings typical of the era depicted.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Robin Campillo
Cast
- Nahuel Pérez Biscayart as Sean Dalmazo
- Arnaud Valois as Nathan
- Adèle Haenel as Sophie
- Antoine Reinartz as Thibault
- Félix Maritaud as Max
- Ariel Borenstein as Jérémie
- Aloïse Sauvage as Eva
- Simon Bourgade as Luc
- Mehdi Touré as Germain
- Simon Guélat as Markus
BPM (Beats per Minute) FAQ
Is BPM (Beats per Minute) good?
BPM (Beats per Minute) has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,375 audience ratings.
Where can I watch BPM (Beats per Minute)?
In the US you can stream BPM (Beats per Minute) on Prime Video, Fubo and MUBI, watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home, Pluto TV and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is BPM (Beats per Minute) OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that BPM (Beats per Minute) (2017) follows AIDS activists in early-1990s Paris fighting pharmaceutical companies for access to lifesaving treatment.
What movies are like BPM (Beats per Minute)?
If you liked BPM (Beats per Minute), try The Danish Girl, Dallas Buyers Club, The Mad Women's Ball and Quills.