Movie

Beginners

“This is what love feels like.”

★ 6.8(1,140)20111h 44m

Beginners is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Sundance Now Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on CosmoGo and Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Beginners

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Mike Mills
Release date: 2011-06-03
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $14,311,701
Budget: $3,200,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Parts & Labor

Beginners — trailer

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 1,140 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beginners in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

coming outcancerrelationshipgay parentlgbtolder man younger man relationshipfather son relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beginners in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Beginners on Amazon Prime Video, Sundance Now Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on CosmoGo and Amazon Video.

Is Beginners on Netflix?+

Beginners is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Sundance Now Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Apple TV Channel 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.