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National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air

20252h 11mMovieDramaComedy

The family home is more than merely a building. It can be a destination of pilgrimage, an inherited investment, a repository of memory or even magic. And, for brother and sister Stephen and Billie, home is all they have. Mucking along in…

DirectorConor McPherson
WriterConor McPherson

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Cast · Directed by Conor McPherson

BGBrian Gleeson
Brian Gleeson
Stephen
RSRosie Sheehy
Rosie Sheehy
Billie
HMHannah Morrish
Hannah Morrish
Lydia
COChris O'Dowd
Chris O'Dowd
Dermot
ED
Eimhin Fitzgerald Doherty
Brendan
AKAisling Kearns
Aisling Kearns
Freya
DCDerbhle Crotty
Derbhle Crotty
Elizabeth
SMSean McGinley
Sean McGinley
Pierre

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National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air — streaming FAQ

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National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air on Netflix?

No, National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air on Amazon Prime Video?

No, National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air for free?

National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air 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 National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air?

National Theatre Live: The Brightening Air hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 2, 2025. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.