Movie

Absolute Beginners

“Welcome to the world of your dreams!”

★ 5.5(69)19861h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Julien Temple
Release date: 1986-04-04
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Goldcrest

About Absolute Beginners

Absolute Beginners is a 1986 movie in the Drama, Music and Romance genres, directed by Julien Temple, starring Eddie O'Connell, Patsy Kensit and James Fox. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 69 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Absolute Beginners in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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...

Cast

Eddie O'Connell

Colin, Photographer / Narrator

Patsy Kensit

Suzette

James Fox

Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen

David Bowie

Vendice Partners

Ray Davies

Arthur, Colin's Dad

Mandy Rice-Davies

Flora, Colin's Mum

Eve Ferret

Big Jill

Tony Hippolyte

Mr. Cool

Graham Fletcher-Cook

Wizard

Joseph McKenna

Fabulous Hoplite

Steven Berkoff

The Fanatic

Sade

Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)

Themes & keywords

london, englandphotographermusicalmodeling1950steenager

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Absolute Beginners in Canada?+

Absolute Beginners is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Absolute Beginners on Netflix?+

Absolute Beginners is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Absolute Beginners?+

Absolute Beginners has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Absolute Beginners?+

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

When did Absolute Beginners come out?+

Absolute Beginners is a 1986 movie directed by Julien Temple.

What genre is Absolute Beginners?+

Absolute Beginners is Drama, Music and Romance film.

Who directed Absolute Beginners?+

Absolute Beginners was directed by Julien Temple.