---
title: "Pitch Perfect"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pitch-perfect-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 114150
imdb_id: "tt1981677"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 6925
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Pitch Perfect (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pitch-perfect-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film Pitch Perfect is a story that takes place in a college setting. College student Beca is the main character and she finds herself part of a group after arriving at her new school. The group consists of various types of women, including mean, nice, and weird individuals. Despite their differences, the women share a common talent for singing together. Beca decides to take the group out of their comfort zone by introducing them to non-traditional arrangements and exploring new harmonic combinations. This change is part of their effort to succeed in college music competitions. The group's journey is portrayed as a fight to reach the top of these competitions. The story revolves around the women's experiences and interactions as they work together to achieve their goal. The film showcases the group's musical talents and their progression as they face challenges and strive for success.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A reluctant college student joins an unconventional singing group to compete in the music world."

### Why Watch
- features musical performances
- focuses on college competition

### Caveats & Content Note
- characters include mean personalities
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13 and features comedy, music, and romance themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, music, romance, energetic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jason Moore
- **Networks / Studios**: Brownstone Productions, Gold Circle Films, Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anna Kendrick** as *Beca Mitchell*
- **Anna Camp** as *Aubrey Posen*
- **Brittany Snow** as *Chloe Beale*
- **Skylar Astin** as *Jesse Swanson*
- **Rebel Wilson** as *Fat Amy*
- **Ester Dean** as *Cynthia Rose*
- **Hana Mae Lee** as *Lilly Onakuramara*
- **Adam Devine** as *Bumper Allen*
- **Elizabeth Banks** as *Gail Abernathy-McKadden*
- **Ben Platt** as *Benji Applebaum*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Pitch Perfect?
The film was released in 2012.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a comedy, music, and romance film.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

### Q: What is the rating of the film?
The film has a PG-13 rating.

### Q: What is the main character's name?
The main character is a college student named Beca.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*