Backbeat poster
Where to stream

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

SLSheryl Lee
Sheryl Lee
Astrid Kirchherr
SDStephen Dorff
Stephen Dorff
Stuart Sutcliffe
IHIan Hart
Ian Hart
John Lennon
GBGary Bakewell
Gary Bakewell
Paul McCartney
COChris O'Neill
Chris O'Neill
George Harrison
SWScot Williams
Scot Williams
Pete Best
KWKai Wiesinger
Kai Wiesinger
Klaus Voormann
JEJennifer Ehle
Jennifer Ehle
Cynthia Powell
MD
Marcelle Duprey
Singer
JW
John White
Sailor 1
BM
Bernard Merrick
Sailor 2
NTNicholas Tennant
Nicholas Tennant
Sailor 3

More from Sheryl Lee · Lead actress

House
House
2004 · 8.6
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
2003 · 7.8
Without a Trace
Without a Trace
2002 · 7.2
Psych
Psych
2006 · 7.9
CSI: NY
CSI: NY
2004 · 7.3
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
1990 · 8.3
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1993 · 7.6
Lie to Me
Lie to Me
2009 · 7.9
Rosewood
Rosewood
2015 · 6.5
Perception
Perception
2012 · 7.2
See all fromSheryl Lee

More from Stephen Dorff · Co-star actor

Married... with Children
Married... with Children
1987 · 7.7
True Detective
True Detective
2014 · 8.3
Family Ties
Family Ties
1982 · 7.2
The Righteous Gemstones
The Righteous Gemstones
2019 · 7.5
Empty Nest
Empty Nest
1988 · 5.9
Blossom
Blossom
1990 · 6.2
Star
Star
2016 · 8.0
Blade
Blade
1998 · 6.9
Immortals
Immortals
2011 · 6.1
Public Enemies
Public Enemies
2009 · 6.7
See all fromStephen Dorff

More from Iain Softley · Director

Playhouse Presents
Playhouse Presents
2012 · 6.0
Hackers
Hackers
1995 · 6.4
The Skeleton Key
The Skeleton Key
2005 · 6.6
Inkheart
Inkheart
2008 · 6.3
K-PAX
K-PAX
2001 · 7.2
The Shepherd
The Shepherd
2023 · 6.9
Curve
Curve
2015 · 5.8
The Outcast
The Outcast
2015 · 5.1
The Wings of the Dove
The Wings of the Dove
1997 · 6.6
Trap for Cinderella
Trap for Cinderella
2013 · 5.2
See all fromIain Softley

More like this

Hounddog
Hounddog
2008 · 6.5
Cadillac Records
Cadillac Records
2008 · 7.1
Stomp the Yard
Stomp the Yard
2007 · 7.2
Charm City Kings
Charm City Kings
2020 · 7.8
American Satan
American Satan
2017 · 7.2
Mammal
Mammal
2016 · 6.3
Mo' Better Blues
Mo' Better Blues
1990 · 6.5
How to Have Sex
How to Have Sex
2023 · 6.2
Horns
Horns
2013 · 6.3
Pink Floyd: The Wall
Pink Floyd: The Wall
1982 · 7.9
Exotica
Exotica
1994 · 6.6
Good Vibrations
Good Vibrations
2012 · 6.7

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 September 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.