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Marilyn: Portrait of a Legend

10.0199252mNRMovieDocumentary

Examine Marilyn through an in-depth investigation of her private life. From her turbulent childhood...to her marriage at sixteen to James Dougherty. This program lifts the veil of intrigue and depicts the essence of the legendary Norma Jean, who we grew to love as Marilyn Monroe.

DirectorBill Gibson
WriterHarriet Gibson

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CineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bill Gibson

MMMarilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe
Self (archive footage)
AKAlan R. Kessler
Alan R. Kessler
Self - Narrator(voice)
JD
James Dougherty
RS
Robert F. Slatzer

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Marilyn: Portrait of a Legend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Marilyn: Portrait of a Legend?

Marilyn: Portrait of a Legend is streaming on Cineverse in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Marilyn: Portrait of a Legend on Netflix?

No, Marilyn: Portrait of a Legend is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Cineverse.

Is Marilyn: Portrait of a Legend on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Marilyn: Portrait of a Legend isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Cineverse instead.

Where can I watch Marilyn: Portrait of a Legend for free?

Marilyn: Portrait of a Legend is available to stream free (with ads) on Cineverse in Canada.