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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

Where to watch

Not available in Canada

Streaming in 6 other countries

Absolute Beginners isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, France, Italy, Japan and 2 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Julien Temple

Eddie O'Connell

Colin, Photographer / Narrator

Patsy Kensit

Suzette

James Fox

Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen

Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)

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Absolute Beginners — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Absolute Beginners?

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

Is Absolute Beginners on Netflix?

No, Absolute Beginners is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Absolute Beginners on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Absolute Beginners isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Absolute Beginners for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Absolute Beginners?

Absolute Beginners hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 23, 1986. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.