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Misunderstood

6.519831h 31mPGMovieDrama

A workaholic father becomes sole parent to his two young sons, and finds it hard to relate to them, consumed as he is with his own grief.

DirectorJerry Schatzberg
WriterBarra Grant
ProducersTarak Ben Ammar·Craig Baumgarten

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Misunderstood isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in France. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jerry Schatzberg

Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman
Ned Rawley
Henry Thomas
Henry Thomas
Andrew
Rip Torn
Rip Torn
Will
Huckleberry Fox
Huckleberry Fox
Miles
Maureen Kerwin
Maureen Kerwin
Kate
Susan Anspach
Susan Anspach
Lilly
June Brown
June Brown
Mrs. Paley
Helen Ryan
Helen Ryan
Lucy
Nadim Sawalha
Nadim Sawalha
Ahmed
Nidal Al-Askhar
Nidal Al-Askhar
Mrs. Jallouli
Khaled Akrout
Khaled Akrout
Electronic Shop Owner
Rajah Gafsi
Rajah Gafsi
Ali-Baroutta Cafe Owner

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Misunderstood — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Misunderstood?

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

Is Misunderstood on Netflix?

No, Misunderstood is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Misunderstood on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Misunderstood isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Misunderstood for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Misunderstood?

Misunderstood hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 28, 1984. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.