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Born in China

7.320161h 16mMovieDocumentary

Venturing into the wilds of China, "Born in China" captures intimate moments with a panda bear and her growing cub, a young golden monkey who feels displaced by his baby sister, and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her two cubs.

DirectorLu Chuan
WritersDavid H. Fowler·Brian Leith
ProducersPhil Chapman·Roy Conli

Where to watch

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

Cast · Directed by Lu Chuan

JKJohn Krasinski
John Krasinski
Narrator: American version (voice)
ZXZhou Xun
Zhou Xun
Narrator (voice)

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Born in China — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Born in China?

Born in China is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Born in China on Netflix?

No, Born in China is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Born in China on Amazon Prime Video?

Born in China isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Born in China for free?

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