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Midnight's Children

5.520122h 28mMovieDrama

The story of a pair of children born within moments of India gaining independence from England, growing up in the country that is nothing like their parent's generation. A Canadian-British film adaptation of Salman Rushdie's novel of the same name.

DirectorDeepa Mehta
WriterSalman Rushdie
ProducersDeepa Mehta·Dilip Mehta

Where to watch

Starz Amazon ChannelStarz Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Deepa Mehta

SBSatya Bhabha
Satya Bhabha
Saleem Sinai
SGShahana Goswami
Shahana Goswami
Amina
SAShabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi
Naseem
RKRajat Kapoor
Rajat Kapoor
Aadam Aziz
SSiddharth
Siddharth
Shiva
SSShriya Saran
Shriya Saran
Parvati
CDCharles Dance
Charles Dance
William Methwold
AKAnupam Kher
Anupam Kher
Ghani
SRSalman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie
Narrator (voice)
DCDhritiman Chatterjee
Dhritiman Chatterjee
Mian Abdullah
KH
Kusum Haider
Rani of Cooch
ZSZaib Shaikh
Zaib Shaikh
Nadir Khan

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Midnight's Children — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Midnight's Children?

Midnight's Children is streaming on Starz in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Midnight's Children on Netflix?

No, Midnight's Children is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Starz.

Is Midnight's Children on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Midnight's Children isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Starz instead.

Where can I watch Midnight's Children for free?

Midnight's Children is available on Starz in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.