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Beats

6.620191h 40m18MovieDramaComedyMusic

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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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 Amazon Prime Video and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Beats on Netflix?

No, Beats is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Plex.

Is Beats on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Beats is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Beats for free?

Beats is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.