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How Does It Start

5.7201916mMovieDrama

With her self-absorbed parents distracted by their recent divorce, 12-year-old Rain is left alone to navigate the complexities of love and adulthood—and learns to do it her own way.

DirectorAmber Sealey
WriterAmber Sealey
ProducersMatt Miller·Mia Schulman

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

How Does It Start 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 Amber Sealey

LV
Lola Wayne Villa
Rain
ED
Elixa Dean
LRLola Reid
Lola Reid
AR
Alex Rubin
Quinn
GBGeorge Basil
George Basil
Harry
LBLindsay Beamish
Lindsay Beamish
Estelle

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Which OTT platform streams How Does It Start?

How Does It Start 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 How Does It Start on Netflix?

No, How Does It Start is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is How Does It Start on Amazon Prime Video?

No, How Does It Start isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch How Does It Start for free?

How Does It Start isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for How Does It Start?

How Does It Start hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 15, 2019. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.