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Becoming Cousteau

6.920211h 34mMovieDocumentary

Adventurer, filmmaker, inventor, author, unlikely celebrity and conservationist: For over four decades, Jacques-Yves Cousteau and his explorations under the ocean became synonymous with a love of science and the natural world. As he…

DirectorLiz Garbus
WritersMark Monroe·Pax Wassermann
ProducersJulie Gaither·Carolyn Bernstein

Where to watch

Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Liz Garbus

JCJacques-Yves Cousteau
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Self (archive footage)
PCPhilippe Cousteau
Philippe Cousteau
Self (archive footage)
JCJean-Michel Cousteau
Jean-Michel Cousteau
Self (archive footage)
FC
Francine Cousteau
Self (voice) (archive audio)
PC
Pierre-Yves Cousteau
Self (archive footage)
DC
Diane Cousteau
Self (archive footage)
AFAlbert Falco
Albert Falco
Self (archive footage)
LMLouis Malle
Louis Malle
Self (archive footage)
DWDavid L. Wolper
David L. Wolper
Self (voice) (archive sound)
JS
John Soh
Self (voice) (archive sound)
CBCarol Burnett
Carol Burnett
Self (archive footage)
DNDeborah Norville
Deborah Norville
Self (archive footage)

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Becoming Cousteau — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Becoming Cousteau?

Becoming Cousteau is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Becoming Cousteau on Netflix?

No, Becoming Cousteau is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Becoming Cousteau on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Becoming Cousteau isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Disney Plus instead.

Where can I watch Becoming Cousteau for free?

Becoming Cousteau is available on Disney Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Becoming Cousteau based on a true story?

Yes — Becoming Cousteau is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).