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Absolute Beginners

5.519861h 48mPG-13MovieDramaMusicRomance

A musical adaptation of Colin MacInnes' novel about life in late 1950s London. Nineteen-year-old photographer Colin is hopelessly in love with model Crepe Suzette, but her relationships are strictly connected with her progress in the…

DirectorJulien Temple
WritersRichard Burridge·Don MacPherson
ProducersRobert Devereux·Nik Powell

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsSBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Julien Temple

EOEddie O'Connell
Eddie O'Connell
Colin, Photographer / Narrator
PKPatsy Kensit
Patsy Kensit
Suzette
JFJames Fox
James Fox
Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
DBDavid Bowie
David Bowie
Vendice Partners
RDRay Davies
Ray Davies
Arthur, Colin's Dad
MRMandy Rice-Davies
Mandy Rice-Davies
Flora, Colin's Mum
EFEve Ferret
Eve Ferret
Big Jill
THTony Hippolyte
Tony Hippolyte
Mr. Cool
GFGraham Fletcher-Cook
Graham Fletcher-Cook
Wizard
JMJoseph McKenna
Joseph McKenna
Fabulous Hoplite
SBSteven Berkoff
Steven Berkoff
The Fanatic
SSade
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 October 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 October 2026.

Where can I watch Absolute Beginners for free?

Absolute Beginners is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.