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I Am Breathing

7.020131h 12mMovieDocumentary

Breathing is about the thin space between life and death. 34-year-old Neil Platt plans his own funeral, muses about the meaning of life and the impossibility of terminating a mobile phone contract. With 5 months left to live, and paralyzed…

DirectorsMorag McKinnon·Emma Davie
ProducerSonja Henrici

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DOCSVILLEDOCSVILLE
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Morag McKinnon

NP
Neil Platt
Himself
LP
Louise Platt
OP
Oscar Platt
LP
Lynne Platt

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I Am Breathing — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Am Breathing?

I Am Breathing is streaming on DOCSVILLE in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is I Am Breathing on Netflix?

No, I Am Breathing is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on DOCSVILLE.

Is I Am Breathing on Amazon Prime Video?

No, I Am Breathing isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on DOCSVILLE instead.

Where can I watch I Am Breathing for free?

I Am Breathing is available on DOCSVILLE in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is I Am Breathing based on a true story?

Yes — I Am Breathing is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).