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A Woman's Tale

6.319911h 33mPG-13MovieComedyDrama

Uplifting and intimate look at the last days of an elderly cancer victim. The film is even more relevant as it was written specifically for the lead actress, Sheila Florance, who was in fact dying of cancer as she created what is essentially a self-portrait.

DirectorPaul Cox
WriterPaul Cox
ProducersPaul Cox·William T. Marshall

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Cast · Directed by Paul Cox

SFSheila Florance
Sheila Florance
Martha
MDMałgorzata Dobrowolska
Małgorzata Dobrowolska
Anna
NKNorman Kaye
Norman Kaye
Billy
CHChris Haywood
Chris Haywood
Jonathan
EG
Ernie Gray
Peter
MW
Myrtle Woods
Miss Inchley
BMBruce Myles
Bruce Myles
Con 1
AMAlex Menglet
Alex Menglet
Con 2
FB
François Bernard
Neighbor
MMMonica Maughan
Monica Maughan
MGMax Gillies
Max Gillies
TLTony Llewellyn-Jones
Tony Llewellyn-Jones

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A Woman's Tale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Woman's Tale?

A Woman's Tale isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is A Woman's Tale on Netflix?

No, A Woman's Tale is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is A Woman's Tale on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Woman's Tale isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch A Woman's Tale for free?

A Woman's Tale 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 Woman's Tale?

A Woman's Tale hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 14, 1991. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.