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Freshwater Assassins

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In a freshwater pond, it's "eat or be eaten." A dragonfly larva eats a midge; a water beetle larva eats a damselfly larva. Snail larvae grow. A beetle larva eats one. Up close, we see the eating apparatus of a damselfly larva—with a…

DirectorJean Painlevé

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Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

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Freshwater Assassins — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Freshwater Assassins?

Freshwater Assassins is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Freshwater Assassins on Netflix?

No, Freshwater Assassins is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Freshwater Assassins on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Freshwater Assassins isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Freshwater Assassins for free?

Freshwater Assassins is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.