Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Documentary

Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats (1985): Cast

Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats (1985) movie poster

Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats is a 1985 documentary directed by John Antonelli, starring Peter Coyote as Narrator. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 11m (71 min)
Director
John Antonelli
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats About?

The premise of Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats without spoilers.

The documentary explores Jack Kerouac’s life through candid interviews with his Beat Generation peers—Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, William S. Burroughs—and other close friends. It also intersperses dramatic reenactments that trace his journey from early childhood through his rise as a literary icon.

Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • writer
  • beat generation
  • beat
  • voice over narration
  • alcoholism
  • poetry
  • poet
  • typewriter
  • beat poet
  • three word title
  • reenactment
  • freeloading
+3 more
  • novelist
  • writing
  • character name in title
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats Cast & Characters

Peter Coyote plays Narrator in Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats. Directed by John Antonelli.

From the director

More from John Antonelli

One more film directed by John Antonelli: Sam Cooke: Crossing Over.

Full filmography
Details

Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Kerouac The Movie” and “Керуак”.

Also known as
  • Kerouac The Movie
  • Керуак

Seen Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats?

FAQ

Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats?

Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

When was Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats released?

Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats was released on September 6, 1985.

Who directed Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats?

Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats was directed by John Antonelli.

More films by John Antonelli

Who is in the cast of Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats?

Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats stars Peter Coyote as Narrator.

Does Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats have a post-credit scene?

No. Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app