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Just an Illusion

7.320261h 59mMovieComedyDrama

In 1985 suburban Paris, 12-year-old Vincent lives with his distant older brother and quarrelling parents. Amid laughter and unease, he navigates friendship and first love, while beginning to confront the adult world.

DirectorsOlivier Nakache·Éric Toledano
WritersÉric Toledano·Olivier Nakache
ProducersNicolas Duval Adassovsky·Olivier Nakache

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 5 other countries

Just an Illusion isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Poland and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Olivier Nakache

LGLouis Garrel
Louis Garrel
Yves Dayan
CCCamille Cottin
Camille Cottin
Sandrine Dayan
SBSimon Boublil
Simon Boublil
Vincent Dayan
ARAlexis Rosenstiehl
Alexis Rosenstiehl
Arnaud Dayan
PLPierre Lottin
Pierre Lottin
Étienne Berger
JLJeanne Lamartine
Jeanne Lamartine
Anne-Karine
RKRony Kramer
Rony Kramer
Monsieur Abourmad
GSGiorgia Sinicorni
Giorgia Sinicorni
Madame Bernini
AFAugusto Fornari
Augusto Fornari
Monsieur Bernini
RBRagnar Le Breton
Ragnar Le Breton
Prof de judo
DADavid Ayala
David Ayala
Le vendeur du magasin de vêtements
AJAdèle Jayle
Adèle Jayle
Madame Duchesnais

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Just an Illusion — streaming FAQ

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Just an Illusion isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Belgium, Switzerland and France and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Just an Illusion on Netflix?

No, Just an Illusion is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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