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How to Be at Home

20215mMovieAnimation

Lean into loneliness — and know you’re not alone in it. Filmmaker Andrea Dorfman reunites with poet Tanya Davis to craft tender and profound animation on the theme of isolation, providing a wise and soaringly lyrical sequel to their viral hit How to Be Alone.

DirectorAndrea Dorfman
WriterTanya Davis
ProducerAnnette Clarke

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Cast · Directed by Andrea Dorfman

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Tanya Davis

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How to Be at Home — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams How to Be at Home?

How to Be at Home is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is How to Be at Home on Netflix?

No, How to Be at Home is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is How to Be at Home on Amazon Prime Video?

No, How to Be at Home isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch How to Be at Home for free?

How to Be at Home is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.