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Dear Mr. Watterson

6.420131h 29m14AMovieDocumentary

20 years after Calvin and Hobbes stopped appearing in daily newspapers, filmmaker Joel Allen Schroeder has set out to explore the reasons behind the comic strip's loyal and devoted following.

DirectorJoel Allen Schroeder

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Cast · Directed by Joel Allen Schroeder

SGSeth Green
Seth Green
Himself
BBBerkeley Breathed
Berkeley Breathed
Himself
SPStephan Pastis
Stephan Pastis
Himself
BABill Amend
Bill Amend
Himself
JM
Jef Mallett
Himself
DK
Dave Kellett
Himself
JE
Jan Eliot
Herself
LS
Lee Salem
Himself
NM
Nevin Martell
Himself
JSJean Schulz
Jean Schulz
Herself
DP
Dan Piraro
Himself

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Dear Mr. Watterson — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dear Mr. Watterson?

Dear Mr. Watterson is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dear Mr. Watterson on Netflix?

No, Dear Mr. Watterson is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is Dear Mr. Watterson on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Dear Mr. Watterson is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Dear Mr. Watterson for free?

Dear Mr. Watterson is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

Is Dear Mr. Watterson based on a true story?

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