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Breathe

7.420171h 58mPGMovieDramaRomance

Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralyzed.

DirectorAndy Serkis
WriterWilliam Nicholson
ProducersIan Hutchinson·Claudia Bluemhuber

Where to watch

HooplaHooplaPlexPlex
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Andy Serkis

AGAndrew Garfield
Andrew Garfield
Robin Cavendish
CFClaire Foy
Claire Foy
Diana Cavendish
HBHugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville
Teddy Hall
THTom Hollander
Tom Hollander
Bloggs Blacker / David Blacker
MRMiranda Raison
Miranda Raison
Mary Dawney
DCDean-Charles Chapman
Dean-Charles Chapman
Jonathan
DRDiana Rigg
Diana Rigg
Lady Neville
ESEd Speleers
Ed Speleers
Colin Campbell
EBEmily Bevan
Emily Bevan
Nurse Margaret
BLBen Lloyd-Hughes
Ben Lloyd-Hughes
Dr. Don McQueen
RARoger Ashton-Griffiths
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Hospital Chaplain
CRCamilla Rutherford
Camilla Rutherford
Katherine Robertson

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Breathe — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Breathe?

Breathe is streaming on Hoopla and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Breathe on Netflix?

No, Breathe is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Plex.

Is Breathe on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Breathe isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Breathe for free?

Breathe is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Plex in Canada.

Is Breathe based on a true story?

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