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A Life Interrupted

5.6200718AMovieDramaHistoryTV Movie

After Debbie Smith was raped, she didn't take the law into her own hands. She wrote the law... Based on a true story. In 1989, Debbie Smith was living a quiet life as a housewife with her police officer husband, Rob and their two kids, but…

DirectorStefan Pleszczynski
ProducersAnne Carlucci·Stephen Greenberg

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stefan Pleszczynski

LTLea Thompson
Lea Thompson
Debbie Smith
ALAnthony Lemke
Anthony Lemke
Rob Smith
CBCindy Busby
Cindy Busby
Crystal Smith
ÉLÉléonore Lamothe
Éléonore Lamothe
Young Crystal
DBDevon Bostick
Devon Bostick
Young Bobby
TL
Tommy Lioutas
Bobby Smith
CLCary Lawrence
Cary Lawrence
Emily
RPRalph Prosper
Ralph Prosper
Norman Jimmerman
THTrevor Hayes
Trevor Hayes
Mike Yost
MSMélanie St-Pierre
Mélanie St-Pierre
Molly
MT
Malcolm Travis
D.A. Mike McGinty
SG
Saskia Rose Gaucher
Young Tawny

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A Life Interrupted — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Life Interrupted?

A Life Interrupted is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Life Interrupted on Netflix?

No, A Life Interrupted is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is A Life Interrupted on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — A Life Interrupted is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch A Life Interrupted for free?

A Life Interrupted is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

Is A Life Interrupted based on a true story?

Yes — A Life Interrupted is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).