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A Reason to Live

5.519851h 36mMovieDramaTV Movie

When Gus Stewart's wife announces that she wants to divorce him, he starts thinking about committing suicide. His 14-year-old son Alex notices this and desperately tries to prevent him from doing so and to give his father a reason to live.

DirectorPeter Levin
WriterRobert Lewin
ProducersDoreen Bergesen·Robert Papazian

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Cast · Directed by Peter Levin

RSRicky Schroder
Ricky Schroder
Alex Stewart
PFPeter Fonda
Peter Fonda
Gus Stewart
DHDeidre Hall
Deidre Hall
Delores Stewart
TGTracey Gold
Tracey Gold
Ellen Maynes
MSMaxine Stuart
Maxine Stuart
Fay Stewart
CSCarrie Snodgress
Carrie Snodgress
Isobel Bennett
BWBruce Weitz
Bruce Weitz
Bob Cousins
PJPeter Jason
Peter Jason
Dick Biheller
JMJim McKrell
Jim McKrell
Josh Turner
RH
Rosanna Huffman
Felicia Massey
MFMatthew Faison
Matthew Faison
Jack Mayberry
MGMark Goddard
Mark Goddard
Jerry Yusem

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A Reason to Live — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Reason to Live?

A Reason to Live isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is A Reason to Live on Netflix?

No, A Reason to Live is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is A Reason to Live on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Reason to Live isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch A Reason to Live for free?

A Reason to Live isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Reason to Live?

A Reason to Live hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 25, 1985. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.