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How I Live Now

6.620131h 41mMovieDramaRomanceScience Fiction

An American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her.

DirectorKevin Macdonald
WritersJeremy Brock·Penelope Skinner
ProducersAndrew Ruhemann·Charles Steel

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kevin Macdonald

SRSaoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan
Daisy Ryback
GMGeorge MacKay
George MacKay
Eddie
THTom Holland
Tom Holland
Isaac
HBHarley Bird
Harley Bird
Piper
DM
Danny McEvoy
Joe
ACAnna Chancellor
Anna Chancellor
Aunt Penn
CJCorey Johnson
Corey Johnson
Consular Official
DMDarren Morfitt
Darren Morfitt
Sergeant
SDSabrina Dickens
Sabrina Dickens
Guerilla Soldier Girlfriend
SGStella Gonet
Stella Gonet
Mrs. McEvoy
DMDes McAleer
Des McAleer
Major McEvoy
NJNatasha Jonas
Natasha Jonas
Woman in Truck

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How I Live Now — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams How I Live Now?

How I Live Now is streaming on Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on CosmoGo and FlixFling. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is How I Live Now on Netflix?

No, How I Live Now is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Crave.

Is How I Live Now on Amazon Prime Video?

How I Live Now isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch How I Live Now for free?

How I Live Now is available on Crave in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.