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Being Beethoven

7.520201 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth in 1770, a documentary series that focuses on the real, complex and often difficult man behind the great composer.

DirectorPhil Cairney

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoDocPlayDocPlayDocPlay Amazon ChannelDocPlay Amazon ChannelAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with Ads
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
This Strange Deafness
Jul 6, 2020
E2
You, My Immortal Beloved
Jul 13, 2020
E3
We Are Not in a Good State
Jul 20, 2020

Cast · Directed by Phil Cairney

PCPeter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi
Beethoven (voice)

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Being Beethoven — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Being Beethoven?

Being Beethoven is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and DocPlay in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Being Beethoven on Netflix?

No, Being Beethoven is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and DocPlay.

Is Being Beethoven on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Being Beethoven is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Being Beethoven for free?

Being Beethoven is available on Amazon Prime Video and DocPlay in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Being Beethoven?

Being Beethoven has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of Being Beethoven out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Being Beethoven are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Being Beethoven?

No — Being Beethoven ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.