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Beat

5.220001h 33mRMovieDrama

The true story of two murders that shaped the lives of several college students who went on to become some of the most influential writers of the "Beat Generation."

DirectorGary Walkow
WriterGary Walkow
ProducersCeline Schultz·Alain Silver

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Cast · Directed by Gary Walkow

KSKiefer Sutherland
Kiefer Sutherland
William S. Burroughs
CLCourtney Love
Courtney Love
Joan Vollmer Burroughs
RLRon Livingston
Ron Livingston
Allen Ginsberg
NRNorman Reedus
Norman Reedus
Lucien Carr
STSam Trammell
Sam Trammell
Lee
AB
Alec Von Bargen
Heard
TP
Tommy Perna
Dwight
DMDaniel Martínez
Daniel Martínez
Jack Kerouac
KSKyle Secor
Kyle Secor
Dave Kammerer
LHLuisa Huertas
Luisa Huertas
Maria (uncredited)
LSLisa Sheridan
Lisa Sheridan
Sadie

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Beat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beat?

Beat is streaming on Criterion Channel, Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Beat on Netflix?

No, Beat is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Hoopla.

Is Beat on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Beat isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Beat for free?

Beat is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.