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Light Years Away

7.019811h 47mMovieDramaFantasy

A young drifter meets up with a strange old man who claims that he has been taught to fly by birds

DirectorAlain Tanner
WriterAlain Tanner
ProducersPierre Héros·Yves Peyrot

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Light Years Away isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Switzerland. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Alain Tanner

THTrevor Howard
Trevor Howard
Yoshka Poliakeff
MFMick Ford
Mick Ford
Jonas
BSBernice Stegers
Bernice Stegers
Betty
HVHenri Virlogeux
Henri Virlogeux
Le notaire
OSOdile Schmitt
Odile Schmitt
Dancer
JP
Joe Pilkington
Thomas
JMJohnny Murphy
Johnny Murphy
GF
Gerard Mannix Flynn

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Light Years Away — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Light Years Away?

Light Years Away isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Switzerland. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Light Years Away on Netflix?

No, Light Years Away is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Light Years Away on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Light Years Away isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Light Years Away for free?

Light Years Away isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.