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Birth of a Nation

7.819831h 19mMovieDramaTV Movie

A new teacher at a highly problematic comprehensive school feels that corporal punishment may just be inflaming the problems, and so begins to campaign against it.

DirectorMike Newell
WriterDavid Leland
ProducerMargaret Matheson

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Cast · Directed by Mike Newell

JBJim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Geoff Figg
RSRobert Stephens
Robert Stephens
Vic Griffiths
BMBruce Myers
Bruce Myers
Twentyman
RBRichard Butler
Richard Butler
Mr Griff
FPFred Pearson
Fred Pearson
Mr Hodgeson
PC
Peggy Ann Clifford
Miss Martlett
WHWilliam Hoyland
William Hoyland
Mr James
BPBruce Payne
Bruce Payne
Barratt
RMRay Mort
Ray Mort
Whittaker
SHSuzanna Hamilton
Suzanna Hamilton
Alison Cooper
KSKay Stonham
Kay Stonham
Miss Denton
JBJesse Birdsall
Jesse Birdsall
Barry

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Birth of a Nation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Birth of a Nation?

Birth of a Nation isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Birth of a Nation on Netflix?

No, Birth of a Nation is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Birth of a Nation on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Birth of a Nation isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Birth of a Nation for free?

Birth of a Nation 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 Birth of a Nation?

Birth of a Nation hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 7, 1983. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.