The Five Heartbeats
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 the music industry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Five Heartbeats
Where can I watch The Five Heartbeats in the United States?
The Five Heartbeats is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats stars Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix, and Tico Wells. Robert Townsend is the director.
How long is The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats runs 2h 1m (121 minutes).
When did The Five Heartbeats come out?
The Five Heartbeats was released on March 29, 1991.
Which studio made The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats was produced by 20th Century Fox in the United States.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.