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A Better Life

6.320111h 50m18AMovieDrama

Yann, a cook, and Nadia, a waitress and mother of 9-year-old child, decide to risk everything on the purchase of a restaurant. With plenty of talent, energy, love and dreams, but no finance of their own, they find themselves forced into a…

DirectorCédric Kahn
WritersCédric Kahn·Catherine Paillé
ProducersGilles Sandoz·Kristina Larsen

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Cédric Kahn

GCGuillaume Canet
Guillaume Canet
Yann
LBLeïla Bekhti
Leïla Bekhti
Nadia
SK
Slimane Khettabi
Slimane
ABAbraham Belaga
Abraham Belaga
Le marchand de sommeil
NANicolas Abraham
Nicolas Abraham
L'entrepreneur
FF
François Favrat
Le banquier
BSBrigitte Sy
Brigitte Sy
La femme bénévole surendettement

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A Better Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Better Life?

A Better Life isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is A Better Life on Netflix?

No, A Better Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is A Better Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Better Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch A Better Life for free?

A Better Life isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.