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Girl on Approval

7.319611h 18mMovieDrama

Sheila's fourteen. Her father abandoned her as a baby, her mum's in jail and she's stuck in a children's home. Every family that's tried to look after her has found her too difficult. Now Anne and John Howland want to foster Sheila. But if they can't make a home for her, her future looks bleak.

DirectorCharles Frend
WriterKathleen White
ProducersHarold Orton·Anthony Perry

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Girl on Approval isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Charles Frend

RRRachel Roberts
Rachel Roberts
Anne Howland
JMJames Maxwell
James Maxwell
John Howland
AWAnnette Whiteley
Annette Whiteley
Sheila
EMEllen McIntosh
Ellen McIntosh
Mary Gardner
JD
John Dare
Stephen Howland
MC
Michael Clarke
William Howland

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Girl on Approval — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Girl on Approval?

Girl on Approval isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Girl on Approval on Netflix?

No, Girl on Approval is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Girl on Approval on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Girl on Approval isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Girl on Approval for free?

Girl on Approval isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.