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Beats

6.620191h 40mNRMovieDramaComedyMusic

Summer 1994, Scotland. Johnno and Spanner are best mates, but Johnno’s family are moving him to a new town and a better life, leaving Spanner behind to face a precarious future. In pursuit of adventure and escape they head out on one last night to an illegal rave before parting ways indefinitely.

DirectorBrian Welsh
WritersKieran Hurley·Brian Welsh
ProducersCamilla Bray·Steven Soderbergh

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Cast · Directed by Brian Welsh

LMLorn Macdonald
Lorn Macdonald
Spanner
LFLaura Fraser
Laura Fraser
Alison
BFBrian Ferguson
Brian Ferguson
Robert
RMRoss Mann
Ross Mann
D-Man
GMGemma McElhinney
Gemma McElhinney
Laura
AMAmy Manson
Amy Manson
Cat
RJ
Rachel Jackson
Wendy
NLNeil Leiper
Neil Leiper
Fido
KMKevin Mains
Kevin Mains
Les
SMStephen McCole
Stephen McCole
Sergeant Ian Black
JW
Josh Whitelaw
Gary
RFRyan Fletcher
Ryan Fletcher
PC Billy Moncrief

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Beats — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beats?

Beats is streaming on Philo, Midnight Pulp and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Beats on Netflix?

No, Beats is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and Midnight Pulp.

Is Beats on Amazon Prime Video?

Beats isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Beats for free?

Beats is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.