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Boat People

7.619821h 49mRMovieDrama

A Japanese photojournalist revisits Vietnam after the liberation to document the nation, and begins following and documenting the young children from a poor Vietnamese family.

DirectorAnn Hui
WriterChiu Kang-Chien
ProducerHsia Meng

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ann Hui

GTGeorge Lam Tsz-Cheung
George Lam Tsz-Cheung
Shiomi Akutagawa
SMSeason Ma
Season Ma
Cam Nuong
CMCora Miao
Cora Miao
Nguyen's Mistress
ALAndy Lau
Andy Lau
To Minh
TC
Tung-Sheng Chang
Doctor
QMQi Mengshi
Qi Mengshi
Comrade Nguyen
JHJialing Hao
Jialing Hao
Cam Nuong's Mother
JM
Jia Meiying
Le Van Quyen
LSLin Shujing
Lin Shujing
Comrade Wu
TL
Tao Lin
Leader of Team 16

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Boat People — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Boat People?

Boat People is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Boat People on Netflix?

No, Boat People is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Boat People on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Boat People isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Boat People for free?

Boat People is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Boat People?

Boat People is currently the latest film in the Vietnam Trilogy.

Is there a prequel to Boat People?

Yes — The Story of Woo Viet (1981) comes before Boat People in the Vietnam Trilogy.

Is Boat People part of a trilogy?

Yes — Boat People is part of a trilogy, alongside Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam (1978) and The Story of Woo Viet (1981).

How many movies are in the Vietnam Trilogy?

There are 3 films in the Vietnam Trilogy: Below the Lion Rock: The Boy from Vietnam (1978), The Story of Woo Viet (1981) and Boat People (1982).