Where to watch
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
SBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Julien Temple
EO
Eddie O'Connell
Colin, Photographer / Narrator
PK
Patsy Kensit
Suzette
JF
James Fox
Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
DB
David Bowie
Vendice Partners
RD
Ray Davies
Arthur, Colin's Dad
MR
Mandy Rice-Davies
Flora, Colin's Mum
EF
Eve Ferret
Big Jill
TH
Tony Hippolyte
Mr. Cool
GF
Graham Fletcher-Cook
Wizard
JM
Joseph McKenna
Fabulous Hoplite
SB
Steven Berkoff
The Fanatic
S
Sade
Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
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Absolute Beginners — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Absolute Beginners?
Absolute Beginners is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Absolute Beginners on Netflix?
No, Absolute Beginners is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and SBS On Demand.
Is Absolute Beginners on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Absolute Beginners is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of August 2026.
Where can I watch Absolute Beginners for free?
Absolute Beginners is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.