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Care

6.420181h 29mMovieDramaTV Movie

Jenny, a single mother raising two daughters after her husband leaves, is aided by her widowed mother, Mary. But Jenny struggles to stay afloat after Mary suffers a devastating stroke and develops dementia.

DirectorDavid Blair
WritersGillian Juckes·Jimmy McGovern
ProducersColin McKeown·Donna Molloy

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Blair

SSSheridan Smith
Sheridan Smith
Jenny
ASAlison Steadman
Alison Steadman
Mary
SKSinéad Keenan
Sinéad Keenan
Claire
AFAnthony Flanagan
Anthony Flanagan
Dave
MS
Macy Shackleton
Sophie
LS
Lola Shaw
Lauren
KDKevin Doyle
Kevin Doyle
Chairman
RH
Richard Huw
Dr O'Sullivan
ERElizabeth Rider
Elizabeth Rider
Helen
MC
Mark Chatterton
Mr Evans
KQKerri Quinn
Kerri Quinn
Hilary
AJAndrew Joshi
Andrew Joshi
Dr Taylor

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Care — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Care?

Care is streaming on AcornTV and Acorn TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Care on Netflix?

No, Care is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on AcornTV and Acorn TV.

Is Care on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Care isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on AcornTV and Acorn TV instead.

Where can I watch Care for free?

Care is available on AcornTV and Acorn TV in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.