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Fantasy Life

6.220261h 31mMovieComedyRomanceDrama

An anxious New York law school dropout stumbles into a job babysitting his psychiatrist's three granddaughters and falls for the girls' mother, an actress in a rocky marriage.

DirectorMatthew Shear
WriterMatthew Shear
ProducersCharlie Alderman·Chris Dodds

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Matthew Shear

APAmanda Peet
Amanda Peet
Dianne
MSMatthew Shear
Matthew Shear
Sam
ANAlessandro Nivola
Alessandro Nivola
David
JHJudd Hirsch
Judd Hirsch
Fred
BBBob Balaban
Bob Balaban
Lenny
AMAndrea Martin
Andrea Martin
Helen
ZMZosia Mamet
Zosia Mamet
Jenny
JHJessica Harper
Jessica Harper
Toby
HTHolland Taylor
Holland Taylor
Dr. Greene
SWSheng Wang
Sheng Wang
Alan
ABAlana Raquel Bowers
Alana Raquel Bowers
Lauren
JCJulie Claire
Julie Claire
Kim

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Fantasy Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fantasy Life?

Fantasy Life is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is Fantasy Life on Netflix?

Yes — Fantasy Life is available on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Fantasy Life on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Fantasy Life for free?

Fantasy Life is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.