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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Alex Winter
Frank Zappa
Self (archive footage)
Mike Keneally
Self - Played with Zappa 1987-1988
Pamela Des Barres
Self - Author, Former Member of the GTOs
Lonnie Lardner
Self - Newscaster for Action News (archive footage)
Patrice Zappa
Self - Frank Zappa's Sister (archive footage)
Rose Zappa
Self - Frank Zappa's Mother (archive footage)
Francis Zappa
Self - Frank Zappa's Father (archive footage)
Edgard Varèse
Self (archive footage)
Don Van Vliet
Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
The Mothers of Invention
Themselves (archive footage)
Johnny Guitar Watson
Self (archive footage)
Pamela Zarubica
Self - Zappa's Roommate
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Zappa — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Zappa?
Zappa is streaming on Philo, Dox and Magnolia Selects in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Zappa on Netflix?
No, Zappa is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo and Dox.
Is Zappa on Amazon Prime Video?
Zappa 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 Zappa for free?
Zappa is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.
Is Zappa based on a true story?
Yes — Zappa is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).