Backbeat Blu-ray

Backbeat is a Blu-ray drama about the pre-fame Beatles in Hamburg, focusing on bassist Stuart Sutcliffe and his relationships with John Lennon and Astrid Kirchherr. The listing also describes bonus features including commentary, interviews, deleted scenes and a stills gallery.

At a glance

Drama following the pre-fame Beatles in Hamburg, with Stuart Sutcliffe at the centre of the story.
The listed extras include audio commentary, interviews, deleted scenes, casting sessions, a stills gallery and a trailer.
One Blu-ray disc with English listed as the language.

Price

£12.74Save 15%

Reference price: ~~£14.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A substantial set of listed extras gives viewers material beyond the feature, including commentary and interviews.
The film centres on an early Beatles period and Stuart Sutcliffe, offering a specific historical music-drama focus.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Film and disc
Genre	Drama
Format	Blu-ray
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 40 minutes
Number of discs	1
Release date	6 May 2024

Credits
Director	Iain Softley
Actors	Ian Hart, Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff
Studio	Fabulous Films

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	17 x 13.5 x 1.2 cm; 70 g

Other listing details
Aspect ratio	Unknown
Country of origin	Austria
Item model number	5060952892080

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives the aspect ratio as “Unknown”. Its description names Iain Softley, Ian Hart, Stephen Dorff and Sheryl Lee, while the contributor field lists Iain Softley alongside Ian Hart, Sheryl Lee and Stephen Dorff. Confirm the exact edition and on-disc presentation if these details matter.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in the Beatles’ early Hamburg period and the story of Stuart Sutcliffe.
Blu-ray collectors looking for a film release with listed interviews, commentary and other extras.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a confirmed aspect ratio or detailed technical information about the video presentation before ordering.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 24 ratings

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Aggregate customer ratings are favourable, with most ratings in the five-star category and the remainder in the four-star category. This indicates positive overall ratings, but without review comments it does not establish which aspects customers liked or whether the disc presentation met particular expectations.

Frequently asked questions

What is Backbeat about?

The listing describes a drama about the pre-fame Beatles in Hamburg, with bassist Stuart Sutcliffe torn between his friendship with John Lennon and his new love.

What extras are listed?

The description lists audio commentary, a conversation with Astrid Kirchherr, deleted scenes, interviews, casting sessions, a stills gallery and a trailer.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Is the aspect ratio specified?

No. The listing gives the aspect ratio as “Unknown”.