Beginners
“This is what love feels like.”
Where to watch Beginners in United States
Beginners is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About Beginners
Beginners is a 2011 movie in the Drama, Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Mike Mills, starring Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer and Mélanie Laurent. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 1,138 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beginners in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Beginners trailer
Overview
Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna only months after his father Hal Fields has passed away. This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father, who, following the death of his wife of 44 years, came out of the closet at age 75 to live a full, energized, and wonderfully tumultuous gay life – which included a younger boyfriend.
Top cast
Ewan McGregor
Oliver Fields
Christopher Plummer
Hal Fields
Mélanie Laurent
Anna Wallace
Goran Višnjić
Andy
Kai Lennox
Elliot
Mary Page Keller
Georgia Fields
Keegan Boos
Young Oliver
China Shavers
Shauna
Melissa Tang
Liz
Amanda Payton
Party Person
Luke Diliberto
Green Witch
Lou Taylor Pucci
Magician
Jennifer Lauren Grant
Record Company Rep
Reynaldo Pacheco
Julio
Jodi Long
Dr. Long
Bruce French
Dr. Wright
Leslie Shea
ICU Nurse #1
Michael Chieffo
Hal's Priest
Jennifer Hasty
Secretary
June Saunders
1978 Fancy Woman
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Beginners in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Beginners on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Beginners on Netflix?+
Beginners is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Beginners?+
Beginners has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Who stars in Beginners?+
Beginners stars Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Mélanie Laurent, Goran Višnjić and Kai Lennox.
When did Beginners come out?+
Beginners is a 2011 movie directed by Mike Mills.
What genre is Beginners?+
Beginners is Drama, Romance and Comedy film.
Who directed Beginners?+
Beginners was directed by Mike Mills.
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