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The Beat Generation

198331mMovieComedy

In the monochrome world of 1960, pretentious Alan, violent Kix and sex-mad Eleanor are part of a colony of beat poets, living a hedonistic, unreal existence in a large villa overlooking the sea. Dumped by his girlfriend Jeremy is anxious…

DirectorBob Spiers
WritersPeter Richardson·Pete Richens
ProducersPeter Richardson·Victoria Poushkine-Relf

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Cast · Directed by Bob Spiers

AEAdrian Edmondson
Adrian Edmondson
Desmond
DFDawn French
Dawn French
Eleanor
RMRik Mayall
Rik Mayall
Jeremy
PRPeter Richardson
Peter Richardson
Alan
JSJennifer Saunders
Jennifer Saunders
Anne
DPDaniel Peacock
Daniel Peacock
Kix
RCRobbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane
Kurt
ZC
Zoe Clarke-Williams
Judy
KP
Kim Pappas
Tracy
MWMichael White
Michael White
Michael White
KAKeith Allen
Keith Allen
Brian Epstein
CJ
Colin Jacas
Saxonphone Player

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The Beat Generation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Beat Generation?

The Beat Generation isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Beat Generation on Netflix?

No, The Beat Generation is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Beat Generation on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Beat Generation for free?

The Beat Generation isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Beat Generation?

The Beat Generation hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 7, 1983. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.