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Hester Street

6.319751h 30mPGMovieDramaRomance

A Russian emigre prides himself on the way he's molded himself into a real Yankee in the USA, though the world he lives in, New York's Lower East Side in the late 19th century, is almost exclusively populated by other Jewish immigrants.…

DirectorJoan Micklin Silver
WritersAbraham Cahan·Joan Micklin Silver
ProducerRaphael D. Silver

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 6 other countries

Hester Street isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Poland and 2 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Joan Micklin Silver

SKSteven Keats
Steven Keats
Jake
CKCarol Kane
Carol Kane
Gitl
MH
Mel Howard
Bernstein
DK
Dorrie Kavanaugh
Mamie
DRDoris Roberts
Doris Roberts
Mrs. Kavarsky
SSStephen Strimpell
Stephen Strimpell
Joe Peltner
LF
Lauren Friedman
Fanny
PF
Paul Freedman
Joey
MGMartin Garner
Martin Garner
Boss
LL
Leib Lensky
Peddler
ZL
Zane Lasky
Greenhorn
ZSZvee Scooler
Zvee Scooler
Rabbi

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Hester Street — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hester Street?

Hester Street isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Denmark, Finland and Norway and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Hester Street on Netflix?

No, Hester Street is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Hester Street on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hester Street isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Hester Street for free?

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