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He Named Me Malala

6.720151h 27mMovieDocumentary

A look at the events leading up to the Taliban's attack on the young Pakistani school girl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls' education and the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.

DirectorDavis Guggenheim
ProducersWalter F. Parkes·Laurie MacDonald

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Davis Guggenheim

MYMalala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai
Self
ZY
Ziauddin Yousafzai
Self
TY
Toor Pekai Yousafzai
Self
KY
Khushal Yousafzai
Self
AY
Atal Yousafzai
Self
MK
Mobin Khan
ER Doctor (uncredited)

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He Named Me Malala — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams He Named Me Malala?

He Named Me Malala isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is He Named Me Malala on Netflix?

No, He Named Me Malala is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is He Named Me Malala on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch He Named Me Malala for free?

He Named Me Malala isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is He Named Me Malala based on a true story?

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