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Heart Beat

5.619801h 50mRMovieDrama

An exploration of the relationship between Beat Generation writers Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady, and Cassady's wife, Carolyn.

DirectorJohn Byrum
WriterJohn Byrum
ProducersMichael Shamberg·Alan Greisman

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Byrum

NNNick Nolte
Nick Nolte
Neal Cassady
SSSissy Spacek
Sissy Spacek
Carolyn Cassady
JHJohn Heard
John Heard
Jack Kerouac
RSRay Sharkey
Ray Sharkey
Ira (based on Allen Ginsberg)
ADAnn Dusenberry
Ann Dusenberry
Stevie
MF
Margaret Fairchild
Mrs. Kerouac
TBTony Bill
Tony Bill
Dick
MA
Mary Margaret Amato
Waitress
KWKent Williams
Kent Williams
Ogden
SN
Susan Niven
Ogden's Secretary
MNMarcia Nasatir
Marcia Nasatir
First Receptionist
MK
Mickey Kelly
Second Receptionist

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Heart Beat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Heart Beat?

Heart Beat isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Heart Beat on Netflix?

No, Heart Beat is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Heart Beat on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Heart Beat isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Heart Beat for free?

Heart Beat isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Heart Beat based on a true story?

Yes — Heart Beat is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).