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Bethune

7.5196459mMovieDocumentary

A film biography of Dr. Norman Bethune, the Canadian doctor who served with the loyalists during the Spanish Civil War and with the North Chinese Army during the Sino-Japanese War. In Spain he pioneered the world's first mobile…

DirectorDonald Brittain
WritersNorman Bethune·Donald Brittain
ProducersDonald Brittain·John Kemeny

Where to watch

NFBNFBFilmzieFilmzie
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Donald Brittain

MKMichael Kane
Michael Kane
The words of Norman Bethune read by (voice)
LSLister Sinclair
Lister Sinclair
Narrator (voice)

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Bethune — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bethune?

Bethune is streaming on NFB and Filmzie in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bethune on Netflix?

No, Bethune is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB and Filmzie.

Is Bethune on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Bethune for free?

Bethune is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB and Filmzie in Canada.

Is Bethune based on a true story?

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