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News from a Personal War

7.8199957mMovieDocumentaryCrime

A documentary about urban violence in Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. Policemen, drug dealers, and shantytown dwellers get trapped in a daily war that knows no winners.

DirectorsJoão Moreira Salles·Kátia Lund

WritersJoão Moreira Salles·Kátia Lund

ProducerRaquel Freire Zangrandi

Where to watch

Not available in Canada

Streaming in 1 other country

News from a Personal War isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Brazil. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by João Moreira Salles

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News from a Personal War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams News from a Personal War?

News from a Personal War isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Brazil. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is News from a Personal War on Netflix?

No, News from a Personal War is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is News from a Personal War on Amazon Prime Video?

No, News from a Personal War isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch News from a Personal War for free?

News from a Personal War isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.