Where can I watch Absolute Beginners (1986)?

In AU, Absolute Beginners is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Absolute Beginners worth watching?

Absolute Beginners holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Absolute Beginners?

Absolute Beginners stars Eddie O'Connell, Patsy Kensit, David Bowie, James Fox and Mandy Rice-Davies.

When was Absolute Beginners released?

Absolute Beginners was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.

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Absolute Beginners (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1986, Absolute Beginners is a drama, romance and music film directed by Julien Temple, running about 108 minutes. “Welcome to the world of your dreams!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A musical adaptation of Colin MacInnes' novel about life in late 1950s London. Nineteen-year-old photographer Colin is hopelessly in love with model Crepe Suzette, but her relationships are strictly connected with her progress in the fashion world. So Colin gets involved with a pop promoter and tries to crack the big time. Meanwhile, racial tension is brewing in Colin's Notting Hill housing estate...

Who’s in it. Absolute Beginners stars Eddie O'Connell as Colin, Photographer / Narrator, Patsy Kensit as Suzette, David Bowie as Vendice Partners and James Fox as Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Absolute Beginners has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Absolute Beginners page.

If you liked it. Fans of Absolute Beginners tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Absolute Beginners (1986)?: In AU, Absolute Beginners is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Absolute Beginners worth watching?: Absolute Beginners holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Absolute Beginners?: Absolute Beginners stars Eddie O'Connell, Patsy Kensit, David Bowie, James Fox and Mandy Rice-Davies.
When was Absolute Beginners released?: Absolute Beginners was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.