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Balakrishna

201915mMovieAnimationDocumentary

When an extraordinary new resident – Balakrishna, an Indian elephant – arrived in the town of East River, Nova Scotia, in 1967, no one was more in awe of the creature than young Winton Cook, who became inseparable from his mammoth new…

DirectorsAparna Kapur·Colin Mackenzie
WritersAparna Kapur·Colin Mackenzie
ProducersMaral Mohammadian·Annette Clarke

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OVIDOVIDNFBNFB
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

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Balakrishna — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Balakrishna?

Balakrishna is streaming on OVID and NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Balakrishna on Netflix?

No, Balakrishna is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on OVID and NFB.

Is Balakrishna on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Balakrishna isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on OVID and NFB instead.

Where can I watch Balakrishna for free?

Balakrishna is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.