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A Single Tear

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An “epic” adventure and a magical environmental fairy tale. Amy Lockhart uses cutouts, drawings and collage (captured and manipulated as digital multi-plane animation) to conjure up her whimsical world. This film was made as part of the second edition of the NFB's Hothouse apprenticeship.

DirectorAmy Lockhart
ProducersMichael Fukushima·David Verrall

Where to watch

NFBNFB
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

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A Single Tear — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Single Tear?

A Single Tear is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Single Tear on Netflix?

No, A Single Tear is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is A Single Tear on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Single Tear isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch A Single Tear for free?

A Single Tear is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.