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A 3 Minute Hug

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As daylight breaks between the border cities of El Paso, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico, undocumented migrants and their relatives, divided by a wall, prepare to participate in an activist event. For three minutes, they’ll embrace in no man’s land for the briefest and sweetest of reunions.

DirectorEverardo González

ProducersElena Fortes·Gael García Bernal

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A 3 Minute Hug — streaming FAQ

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A 3 Minute Hug is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada.

Is A 3 Minute Hug on Netflix?

Yes — A 3 Minute Hug is available on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

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