Movies and TvShows featuring "beat-generation" theme.

On the Road is a movie about a young writer named Sal Paradise and his friends as they embark on a road trip across the country. Along the way, they encounter various experiences and challenges that shape their lives and friendships.

Based on the novel by William S. Burroughs, a writer becomes embroiled in a strange and surreal world after getting involved with illegal drugs. He begins to experience bizarre hallucinations and encounters talking insects, giant centipedes, and a mysterious typewriter. As his addiction and paranoia grow, he finds himself caught in a web of conspiracy and psychological disintegration.

Howl is a biographical drama that tells the story of Allen Ginsberg, an American poet who gained fame for his unconventional and controversial writing style. The movie focuses on the obscenity trial of Ginsberg's poem 'Howl' and explores themes of freedom of speech, homosexuality, and censorship. Set in post-World War II USA, the film provides a glimpse into the counterculture movement and the beat generation. Through interviews, poetry readings, and animated sequences, Howl offers an intimate look at Ginsberg's life and the societal challenges he faced.

Kill Your Darlings (2013) is a biographical drama film that takes place in 1944 and follows the lives of young poets Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs. The story revolves around their friendship, love interests, and their involvement in a murder that changes their lives forever. It explores themes of creativity, sexuality, and the limits of friendship.

Shadows is a drama that explores the theme of racial prejudice through the lens of a forbidden romance. Set in 1950s New York City, the film follows a young African-American man who falls in love with a white woman, leading to conflict and challenges as they navigate societal norms and their own personal struggles. The film delves into themes of identity, prejudice, and the complexities of relationships in a time of racial tension.

A documentary exploring the life of writer William S. Burroughs, delving into his relationships, his art, and his impact on the beat generation.

Big Sur follows the story of a writer who seeks solace in the scenic beauty of Big Sur in California. As he struggles with writer's block, he forms deep friendships and explores the depths of his own soul. The movie captures the essence of the beat generation and the power of nature to heal.

A group of beatniks unwittingly harbor a serial rapist. A cop goes after him after his wife is attacked.

Heart Beat is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Carolyn Cassady, the wife of Neal Cassady, a central figure in the Beat Generation. Set in the 1950s and suburban America, the movie explores themes of love, marriage, and the counterculture movement. With its depiction of marijuana use, red wine, and cigar smoking, Heart Beat offers a glimpse into the bohemian lifestyle of the Beatnik generation.

Three women are kidnapped by a sadistic lunatic and forced to "entertain" his co-workers and friends.

Burroughs: The Movie is a biographical documentary that explores the life of William S. Burroughs, a prominent writer of the Beat Generation. The film delves into Burroughs' drug addiction, his relationships with fellow artists, and his impact on literature.

Beat is a drama film set in the 1950s and follows the life of a writer in the Beat Generation. The story revolves around his downward spiral, involving murder, drug use, homosexuality, and a road trip. It explores themes of love, jealousy, infidelity, and the struggles of the writer's marriage. Based on a true story, Beat provides a glimpse into the chaotic and tumultuous world of the Beatnik movement.

A poet invites a group of friends to his apartment for a party, leading to spontaneous conversations and jazz performances.

An investigation of the king of the Beat Generation.

A disillusioned writer explores the subterranean depths of San Francisco's North Beach district.

Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton is a documentary that explores the life and work of pioneering filmmaker and poet James Broughton. It delves into his avant-garde and experimental films, his role as a professor, and his exploration of themes related to gender, queer identity, and the beat generation. The film also highlights Broughton's creative and free-spirited approach to art and life.

The Chelsea Hotel played a vital role in the cultural and artistic movements of the 20th century. From the Beat Generation to the Punk Rock scene, this documentary delves into the hotel's impact on these influential movements. Discover the intertwining stories of creativity, rebellion, and inspiration that have shaped the history of the Chelsea Hotel.

A seventy-six-minute version of Häxan, re-edited and re-released in the United States by Metro Pictures Corporation in 1968. It is narrated by author William S. Burroughs, with a jazz score and soundtrack featuring violinist Jean-Luc Ponty.

The story focuses on the lives of a group Beat Generation artists.