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Life During Wartime

5.920101h 37m14AMovieComedyDrama

Friends, family, and lovers struggle to find love, forgiveness, and meaning in an almost war-torn world riddled with comedy and pathos.

DirectorTodd Solondz
WriterTodd Solondz
ProducersMike S. Ryan·Christine K. Walker

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Todd Solondz

SHShirley Henderson
Shirley Henderson
Joy Jordan
MWMichael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams
Allen
ASAlly Sheedy
Ally Sheedy
Helen Jordan
PRPaul Reubens
Paul Reubens
Andy Kornbluth
AJAllison Janney
Allison Janney
Trish Maplewood
MLMichael Lerner
Michael Lerner
Harvey
DSDylan Riley Snyder
Dylan Riley Snyder
Timmy Maplewood
CHCiarán Hinds
Ciarán Hinds
Bill Maplewood
RTRenée Taylor
Renée Taylor
Mona Jordan
CRCharlotte Rampling
Charlotte Rampling
Jacqueline
RPRich Pecci
Rich Pecci
Mark
CMChristopher Rodriguez Marquette
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
Billy Maplewood

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Life During Wartime — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life During Wartime?

Life During Wartime is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Life During Wartime on Netflix?

No, Life During Wartime is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Life During Wartime on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Life During Wartime isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Life During Wartime for free?

Life During Wartime is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Life During Wartime?

Life During Wartime is currently the latest film in the Happiness Collection.

Is there a prequel to Life During Wartime?

Yes — Happiness (1998) comes before Life During Wartime in the Happiness Collection.

Is Life During Wartime part of a trilogy?

No — Life During Wartime is part of the Happiness Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Happiness Collection?

There are 2 films in the Happiness Collection: Happiness (1998) and Life During Wartime (2010).