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The Five Heartbeats

7.319912h 1mRMovieDramaMusic

In the early 1960s, a quintet of hopeful, young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats. After an initially rocky start, the group improves, turns pro, and rises to become a top flight music sensation.…

DirectorRobert Townsend
WritersKeenen Ivory Wayans·Robert Townsend
ProducersLoretha C. Jones·Robert Townsend

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Townsend

RTRobert Townsend
Robert Townsend
Duck
MWMichael Wright
Michael Wright
Eddie
LLeon
Leon
J.T.
HLHarry Lennix
Harry Lennix
Dresser
TWTico Wells
Tico Wells
Choirboy
DCDiahann Carroll
Diahann Carroll
Eleanor Potter
HNHarold Nicholas
Harold Nicholas
Sarge
HJHawthorne James
Hawthorne James
Big Red
RF
Roy Fegan
Bird
TB
Troy Byer
Baby Doll
CBCarla Brothers
Carla Brothers
Tanya Sawyer
DLDeborah Lacey
Deborah Lacey
Rose

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The Five Heartbeats — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Five Heartbeats?

The Five Heartbeats isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Five Heartbeats on Netflix?

No, The Five Heartbeats is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

Is The Five Heartbeats on Amazon Prime Video?

The Five Heartbeats isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Five Heartbeats for free?

The Five Heartbeats isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.