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Evelyn

6.420021h 32mPGMovieDrama

Desmond Doyle is devastated when his wife abandons their family on the day after Christmas. His unemployment, and the fact that there is no woman in the house to care for the children—Evelyn, Dermot and Maurice—make it clear to the…

DirectorBruce Beresford
WriterPaul Pender
ProducersSimon Bosanquet·Pierce Brosnan

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HooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bruce Beresford

PBPierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan
Desmond Doyle
AQAidan Quinn
Aidan Quinn
Nick Barron
JMJulianna Margulies
Julianna Margulies
Bernadette Beattie
SRStephen Rea
Stephen Rea
Michael Beattie
JLJohn Lynch
John Lynch
Senior Counsel Mr. Wolfe
SVSophie Vavasseur
Sophie Vavasseur
Evelyn Doyle
ABAlan Bates
Alan Bates
Thomas Connolly
NB
Niall Beagan
Dermot Doyle
HM
Hugh McDonagh
Maurice Doyle
MD
Mairead Devlin
Charlotte Doyle
FKFrank Kelly
Frank Kelly
Henry Doyle
CM
Clare Mullen
Mrs. Daisley

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Evelyn — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Evelyn?

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

Is Evelyn on Netflix?

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

Is Evelyn on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Evelyn for free?

Evelyn is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

Is Evelyn based on a true story?

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