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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
WritersBrian Welsh·Kieran Hurley
ProducersSteven Soderbergh·Camilla Bray

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PhiloPhiloMidnight Pulp Amazon ChannelMidnight Pulp Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Brian Welsh

Lorn Macdonald
Lorn Macdonald
Spanner
Laura Fraser
Laura Fraser
Alison
Brian Ferguson
Brian Ferguson
Robert
Ross Mann
Ross Mann
D-Man
Gemma McElhinney
Gemma McElhinney
Laura
Amy Manson
Amy Manson
Cat
Rachel Jackson
Rachel Jackson
Wendy
Neil Leiper
Neil Leiper
Fido
Kevin Mains
Kevin Mains
Les
Stephen McCole
Stephen McCole
Sergeant Ian Black
Josh Whitelaw
Josh Whitelaw
Gary
Ryan Fletcher
Ryan Fletcher
PC Billy Moncrief

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Beats — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beats?

Beats is streaming on Philo and Midnight Pulp 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 August 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.