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Backbeat

6.119941h 40mRMovieDramaMusic

Chronicles the early days of The Beatles in Hamburg, Germany. The film focuses primarily on the relationship between Stuart Sutcliffe, John Lennon, and Sutcliffe's girlfriend Astrid Kirchherr.

DirectorIain Softley
WritersIain Softley·Michael Thomas
ProducersHanno Huth·Nik Powell

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Iain Softley

Sheryl Lee
Sheryl Lee
Astrid Kirchherr
Stephen Dorff
Stephen Dorff
Stuart Sutcliffe
Ian Hart
Ian Hart
John Lennon
Gary Bakewell
Gary Bakewell
Paul McCartney
Chris O'Neill
Chris O'Neill
George Harrison
Scot Williams
Scot Williams
Pete Best
Kai Wiesinger
Kai Wiesinger
Klaus Voormann
Jennifer Ehle
Jennifer Ehle
Cynthia Powell
Marcelle Duprey
Marcelle Duprey
Singer
John White
John White
Sailor 1
Bernard Merrick
Bernard Merrick
Sailor 2
Nicholas Tennant
Nicholas Tennant
Sailor 3

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Backbeat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Backbeat?

Backbeat isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Backbeat on Netflix?

No, Backbeat is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Backbeat on Amazon Prime Video?

Backbeat isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Backbeat for free?

Backbeat isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.