Beatrice Straight

Where to watch Beatrice Straight in the UK

Find every Beatrice Straight film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Beatrice Whitney Straight (August 2, 1914 – April 7, 2001) was an American theatre, film, and television actress. Hers remains the shortest acting performance in a film to win an Oscar. In her winning role in the 1976 film Network, she was on screen for five minutes and forty seconds. She also received an Emmy nomination for her role in The Dain Curse. Straight can also be recognized as Dr. Lesh in Poltergeist. Description above from the Wikipedia article Beatrice Straight, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

  • Acting
  • Born 2 August 1914
  • Died 7 April 2001 (age 86)
  • Old Westbury, New York, USA
  • 50 credits

Beatrice Straight films streaming in the UK

Most-watched films featuring Beatrice Straight, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.

Beatrice Straight TV shows streaming in the UK

Selected TV credits featuring Beatrice Straight.

Full filmography

Every credit ScreenSearch indexes for Beatrice Straight, ranked by popularity. Click any title for UK streaming, rent and buy options.

Beatrice Straight — FAQ

Where can I watch Beatrice Straight films in the UK?

Beatrice Straight's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.

What are Beatrice Straight's most popular films?

Most-watched Beatrice Straight films currently: Network (1976), Poltergeist (1982), Endless Love (1981), Power (1986), Bloodline (1979).

What TV shows has Beatrice Straight appeared in?

Selected TV credits: St. Elsewhere (1982), Mission: Impossible (1966), Naked City (1958), Dr. Kildare (1961), Ben Casey (1961).

Looking for a specific title?

Type any film or TV show and ScreenSearch will instantly tell you which UK service has it.

Search any title