Where to watch Riding Bean (1989)

Story

Bean Bandit and Rally Vincent operate as high-speed couriers, transporting valuable cargo and clients across the city in their souped-up sports car. When they accept a job to return a young girl to her family, the pair finds themselves caught in a dangerous setup. Their clients have orchestrated events to make Bean and Rally appear responsible for a kidnapping, while they execute their own scheme involving the girl's father and a substantial ransom.

Why watch

• 1989 Japanese action animation with stylish car-chase sequences and crime plotting
• Features voice acting from established Japanese anime performers of the era
• Compact 45-minute film combining heist elements with high-octane courier action

Good for: Viewers interested in classic anime action and crime thrillers; not specifically designed for younger audiences given the crime and action content.