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I Want to Be

1987Movie

After his father's early death, a young fisherman's son, Stinky Crab (Huang Kunxuan), lives with his mother and sister (portrayed by Li Shuzhen), mending fishing nets and selling shell necklaces for a living. Following an accidental injury…

DirectorYang Li-kuo
ProducerRaymond Wong

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Cast · Directed by Yang Li-kuo

WKWong Kwan-Yuen
Wong Kwan-Yuen

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I Want to Be — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Want to Be?

I Want to Be isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is I Want to Be on Netflix?

No, I Want to Be is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is I Want to Be on Amazon Prime Video?

No, I Want to Be isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch I Want to Be for free?

I Want to Be 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 I Want to Be?

I Want to Be hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.