Where to watch
Criterion Channel
Crave
Plex
Apple TV Store
Amazon Video
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A Better Tomorrow — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams A Better Tomorrow?
A Better Tomorrow is streaming on Criterion Channel, Crave and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is A Better Tomorrow on Netflix?
No, A Better Tomorrow is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Crave.
Is A Better Tomorrow on Amazon Prime Video?
A Better Tomorrow isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where can I watch A Better Tomorrow for free?
A Better Tomorrow is available to stream free (with ads) on Crave and Plex in Canada.
Is there a sequel to A Better Tomorrow?
Yes — A Better Tomorrow is followed by A Better Tomorrow II (1987) in the A Better Tomorrow Collection.
Is there a prequel to A Better Tomorrow?
A Better Tomorrow is the first film in the A Better Tomorrow Collection.
Is A Better Tomorrow part of a trilogy?
Yes — A Better Tomorrow is part of a trilogy, alongside A Better Tomorrow II (1987) and A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon (1989).
How many movies are in the A Better Tomorrow Collection?
There are 3 films in the A Better Tomorrow Collection: A Better Tomorrow (1986), A Better Tomorrow II (1987) and A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon (1989).
