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Backbeat (1994)

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Availability checked 3 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About Backbeat

Chronicles the early days of The Beatles in Hamburg, Germany. The film focuses primarily on the relationship between Stuart Sutcliffe, John Lennon, and Sutcliffe's girlfriend Astrid Kirchherr.

Year
1994
Genres
Drama, Romance, Musical, Music
Runtime
100mins
Director
Iain Softley

Backbeat release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Backbeat

  • Sheryl Leeas Astrid Kirchherr
  • Stephen Dorffas Stuart Sutcliffe
  • Ian Hartas John Lennon
  • Gary Bakewellas Paul McCartney
  • Chris O'Neillas George Harrison
  • Scot Williamsas Pete Best
  • Kai Wiesingeras Klaus Voormann
  • Jennifer Ehleas Cynthia Powell
  • Marcelle Dupreyas Singer
  • John Whiteas Sailor 1
  • Bernard Merrickas Sailor 2
  • Nicholas Tennantas Sailor 3
  • Finola Geraghtyas Model
  • Rob Spendloveas Arthur Ballard
  • Charlie Caineas Lord Woodbine
Director
Iain Softley
Screenplay
Iain Softley, Michael Thomas, Stephen Ward
Producer
Finola Dwyer, Stephen Woolley
Original Music Composer
Don Was
Director of Photography
Ian Wilson

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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Can I rent or buy Backbeat in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy Backbeat in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $12.99).