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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

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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 November 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.