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Dreams of a Life

6.520111h 35mMovieDramaDocumentary

A filmmaker sets out to discover the life of Joyce Vincent, who died in her bedsit in North London in 2003. Her body wasn't discovered for three years, and newspaper reports offered few details of her life - not even a photograph.

DirectorCarol Morley
WriterCarol Morley
ProducersCairo Cannon·James Mitchell

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Carol Morley

ZAZawe Ashton
Zawe Ashton
Joyce Vincent
AL
Alix Luka-Cain
Young Joyce
CJCornell John
Cornell John
Father
NBNeelam Bakshi
Neelam Bakshi
Mother
FC
Frances Cooper
Sister
KA
Kelly Agbowu
Sister
SLSophia Leonie
Sophia Leonie
Sister
NM
Nadia Di Mambro
Sister
DHDiveen Henry
Diveen Henry
Housing Officer
JSJay Simpson
Jay Simpson
Caretaker
DHDaren Elliott Holmes
Daren Elliott Holmes
Bailiff
ASAngela Sims
Angela Sims
Cleaner

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Dreams of a Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dreams of a Life?

Dreams of a Life isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Dreams of a Life on Netflix?

No, Dreams of a Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Dreams of a Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Dreams of a Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Dreams of a Life for free?

Dreams of a Life isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.