2011 · movie · R · 1h 45m
Beginners
This is what love feels like.
Is Beginners on Netflix?
Yes. Beginners (2011) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
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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.
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How we got to 68.2
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 6.8/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 25 | none |
Beginners: common questions
Is Beginners on Netflix?
Yes. Beginners (2011) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
Where can I watch Beginners?
Beginners (2011) is included with a Netflix subscription in the US.
Is Beginners worth watching?
It scores 68.2/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Beginners?
Beginners runs 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What is Beginners rated?
Beginners is rated R in the US.
Who is in Beginners?
Beginners stars Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Mélanie Laurent, Goran Višnjić.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.