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Beginners

6.820111h 45mMMovieDramaRomanceComedy

Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna only months after his father Hal Fields has passed away. This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father, who, following the death of his wife of 44 years, came out of the closet…

DirectorMike Mills
WriterMike Mills
ProducersMiranda de Pencier·Dean Vanech

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 56 other countries

Beginners isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Belize and 52 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Mike Mills

EMEwan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
Oliver Fields
CPChristopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Hal Fields
MLMélanie Laurent
Mélanie Laurent
Anna Wallace
GVGoran Višnjić
Goran Višnjić
Andy
KLKai Lennox
Kai Lennox
Elliot
MKMary Page Keller
Mary Page Keller
Georgia Fields
KB
Keegan Boos
Young Oliver
CSChina Shavers
China Shavers
Shauna
MTMelissa Tang
Melissa Tang
Liz
APAmanda Payton
Amanda Payton
Party Person
LDLuke Diliberto
Luke Diliberto
Green Witch
LPLou Taylor Pucci
Lou Taylor Pucci
Magician

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Beginners — streaming FAQ

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Beginners isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Argentina, Austria and Belgium and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Beginners on Netflix?

No, Beginners is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Beginners on Amazon Prime Video?

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Beginners isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.