Where to stream

Being John Smith

6.2202427mMovieDocumentaryComedy

Being John Smith is a deceptively wry and deeply felt work by the English avant-garde legend, in which Smith reflects on his life and career by way of his generic name, grappling with his own mortality and legacy, through a minimal, unassuming deployment of text, image, and voice.

DirectorJohn Smith

Where to watch

MUBI

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Smith

John Smith

Self - Narrator (Voice)

More from John Smith · Lead actor

Regression

Man Number 4

In Far Away Land

In Far Away Land

The Black Tower

The Black Tower

See all fromJohn Smith

More like this

Good Hair

Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True

Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True

John Candy: I Like Me

John Candy: I Like Me

Talking Funny

Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given

Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given

Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir

Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir

Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward

Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward

John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid

John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid

Love, Antosha

McQueen

Patton Oswalt: Annihilation

Patton Oswalt: Annihilation

Seven Up!

Being John Smith — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Being John Smith?

Being John Smith is streaming on MUBI in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Being John Smith on Netflix?

No, Being John Smith is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on MUBI.

Is Being John Smith on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Being John Smith isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on MUBI instead.

Where can I watch Being John Smith for free?

Being John Smith is available on MUBI in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.