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Newbies

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Two broken strangers wrestling with their queer identities meet on the subway just after midnight. A poignant, poetic journey through the past few hours of their night reveals how they got here, and what broke them.

DirectorsKimiko Matsuda-Lawrence·Megan Trufant Tillman
WritersKimiko Matsuda-Lawrence·Megan Trufant Tillman

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kimiko Matsuda-Lawrence

JCJosiah Cross
Josiah Cross
DGDanny Glover
Danny Glover
MIMia Isaac
Mia Isaac
NL
Nathaniel D. Lee
RL
Renita Lewis
KL
Kamari Love
MSMacoy Stewart
Macoy Stewart
OV
Ocean VanExel
KW
Kennedy Whittington-Cooper

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Newbies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Newbies?

Newbies is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Newbies on Netflix?

No, Newbies is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Newbies on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Newbies isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Newbies for free?

Newbies is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.