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Ex-Child

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The story of a young boy and his father, both of whom are enlisted to fight in the war. The boy's pride soon turns to fear as the bullets whistle overhead. His father takes his place and is immediately shot and killed. Horrified, the boy understands that war is not a game.

DirectorJacques Drouin

WriterJacques Drouin

ProducerThérèse Descary

Where to watch

NFB

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

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Ex-Child — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ex-Child?

Ex-Child is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ex-Child on Netflix?

No, Ex-Child is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Ex-Child on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ex-Child isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Ex-Child for free?

Ex-Child is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.