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Beginners

6.820111h 45mMovieDramaRomanceComedy

Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna only months after his father Hal Fields has passed away. This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father, who, following the death of his wife of 44 years, came out of the closet…

DirectorMike Mills

WriterMike Mills

ProducersJoan Scheckel·Dean Vanech

Where to watch

Sundance Now Amazon Channel

Sundance Now Amazon Channel

AMC+ Amazon Channel

AMC+ Amazon Channel

Sundance Now Apple TV Channel

Sundance Now Apple TV Channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mike Mills

Ewan McGregor

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Mélanie Laurent

Mélanie Laurent

Goran Višnjić

Goran Višnjić

Kai Lennox

Mary Page Keller

Mary Page Keller

Keegan Boos

China Shavers

Melissa Tang

Amanda Payton

Luke Diliberto

Lou Taylor Pucci

Lou Taylor Pucci

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Beginners — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beginners?

Beginners is streaming on Sundance Now and AMC+ in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Beginners on Netflix?

No, Beginners is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Sundance Now and AMC+.

Is Beginners on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Beginners isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Sundance Now and AMC+ instead.

Where can I watch Beginners for free?

Beginners is available on Sundance Now and AMC+ in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.