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DRAMA . 1991 . 2h 1m . 7.3/10

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.

Starring Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon
7.3/10
Rating
2h 1m
Runtime
1991
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Cast
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Year context
The Five Heartbeats was released 35 years ago in 1991.
Overview
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 Five Heartbeats is a Drama, Music film with a runtime of 2h 1m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
121 min (2h 1m)
Country
United States
Rating
7.3/10 (70 votes)

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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 the music industry.
How long is The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats has a runtime of 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Who stars in The Five Heartbeats?
The cast of The Five Heartbeats includes Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix, Tico Wells.
What is the rating of The Five Heartbeats?
The Five Heartbeats has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 70 votes on TMDB.

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